5
As soon as Yuna and Rowoon step onto the main road, the sky opens up
The rain pours down in thick sheets, drenching everything in an instant
Yuna
*Breathless but victorious, pushes her damp hair out of her face and sighs in relief*
Yuna
Well, at least we made it before the rain
Rowoon
*Interrupting, dramatically placing a hand on his chest*
Rowoon
I made it out alive
Rowoon
*Takes a moment to process his near-death experience of hiking through nature*
Then, they both spot a small food stall nearby—a warm glow in the rainy evening
Without thinking twice, they hurry towards it and take a seat under the canopy
Yuna
*Stretches her arms and inhales the delicious smell of grilled food*
Yuna
Perfect! I was starving
Yuna
*Quickly places an order and turns to Rowoon*
Rowoon
*Looking at the food stall like it’s a scientific experiment gone wrong*
Yuna
Wait a second… Don’t tell me—
Yuna
You’ve never had street food before, have you?
Rowoon
*Clears his throat, adjusting his already-soaked sleeves*
Rowoon
It’s not that I’ve never had it. I just—haven’t had the time
Yuna
Oh, of course. Because eating at a normal place is such a rare opportunity
Yuna
*Raises an eyebrow, watching him hesitate*
Yuna
Come on, Mr. Cinderella. You made it through a dangerous trek through nature, surely you can survive a bite of street food?
Rowoon
*Gives her a look, but after a beat, he sighs*
Rowoon
*Hesitantly picks up a skewer*
He examines it as if expecting it to bite him back
Then, cautiously, he takes a bite
Rowoon
*Blinks. His brows lift slightly in surprise. He chews slowly, processing*
Yuna
*Freezes mid-bite and stares at him, then bursts out laughing*
Yuna
That’s it?! Just "it’s good"? This is your first street food moment—this is supposed to be life-changing!
Rowoon
*Looks at her, amused*
But this time his usual annoyed expression softens into something different
Rowoon
*Watches her eat, a small smile tugging at his lips*
The rain continues to pour. They sit there, the atmosphere warm despite the chilly air, the scent of grilled food mixing with the fresh rain
After a while, Yuna glances at the time
Yuna
It’s already 5 PM. But this rain doesn’t look like it’s stopping anytime soon
Just as she speaks, the sound of tires splashing against wet pavement catches her attention
A car pulls up in front of the food stall—a familiar one
The window rolls down, revealing Hana in the driver’s seat, looking half relieved, half annoyed
Hana
I knew it! I knew you wouldn’t wait for me!
Yuna
*Grins and gets up, walking over*
Yuna
What can I say? Adventure calls
Hana
*Shakes her head, but there’s a fondness in her expression*
Yuna
*Glances back at Rowoon and tilts her head*
Rowoon is just about to answer when another car pulls up behind Hana’s
A sleek black car with tinted windows. The door opens, revealing his driver standing beside it, waiting
Rowoon
*Stares at the car for a moment, and for some reason… it feels off*
Yuna
*Watches his hesitation but doesn’t comment. Instead, she smiles*
Yuna
Thanks for the company, Mr. Cinderella
Rowoon
*Blinks, then lets out a small laugh. He nods*
Yuna
*Waves before hopping into Hana’s car*
As it drives off, Rowoon remains standing there, watching the taillights disappear into the distance
Then, without realizing it, a small smile appears on his lips
Rowoon
( Somehow… I just know—this isn’t the last time we’ll meet )
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