i find myself running home to you

( i tell the stars about you) chapter 10

It was today. Today's the day you both wish would never come, the day everything Yujin's leaving, the day everything goes back to normal, nothing's ever normal again. Not without her by your side.

You both headed back to your room a few minutes before Miss Sarah arrived, taking a shower and packing up your things. You were going to miss this place a lot, the cold breeze, the greenery, the nature, James but mostly her.

Yujin's smile that you took one glance at, it's the smile you want to look at for the rest of life.
It was the first thing you wish to see when you first blink your eyes open in the morning, the last thing you wanna see before you close your eyes at night and drift off, with her in your arms.

It was 9 in the morning when all of you were lining up, waiting for the bus to come and fetch you back home. Funny if you think back now, it all started inside this very bus. The beautiful stranger who rushed in, a million buck smile, dozed off on your shoulder and her scent. These simple little things, you fell in love with.

A few minutes passed and the yellow bus came into sight, stopping and doors squeaking open. It was today. Today's the day you both wish would never come, the day everything Yujin's leaving, the day everything goes back to normal, nothing's ever normal again. Not without her by your side.
You both headed back to your room a few minutes before Miss Sarah arrived, taking a shower and packing up your things. You were going to miss this place a lot, the cold breeze, the greenery, the nature, James but mostly her. Yujin's smile that you took one glance at, it's the smile you want to look at for the rest of life.
It was the first thing you wish to see when you first blink your eyes open in the morning, the last thing you wanna see before you close your eyes at night and drift off, with her in your arms.
It was 9 in the morning when all of you were lining up, waiting for the bus to come and fetch you back home. Funny if you think back now, it all started inside this very bus. The beautiful stranger who rushed in, a million buck smile, dozed off on your shoulder and her scent. These simple little things, you fell in love with.
A few minutes passed and the yellow bus came into sight, stopping and doors squeaking open. Déjà vu. You held Yujin's hand as you both walked in with your bags, settling on the right side of the bus. All of you wished your goodbyes to Mr Wilson and Miss Sarah, who were waving and flashing bright smiles before the bus engine roared to life and drove until both the figures disappeared into the distance. You'll miss them.

It was another two hour journey back home. This time instead of putting on your headphones like you always do, you were all ears for Yujin. Who was talking animatedly regarding her dog that she misses a lot. You mostly listened, only talking for some. You could listen to her going on and on about random things forever. You felt sick to your stomach as you knew the bus was driving you closer to hell, closer to your normal live, the life without Yujin. These past two months have been blissful, as if you were on cloud nine, living in heaven.

Of course reality bites back, the sad bitter reality.
Yujin noticed you zoned out on her and stroked your cheek slowly, slowly bringing your attention back. "You were a little lost there" she whispered, smiling softly. You apologised and continued listening, smiling and occasionally laughing whenever she cracked a joke or mentioned something that embarrassed her in the past. You'll miss this. You'll miss her voice, her laugh, her eyes, her. Your Yujin.

Both of you held hands all throughout the ride, not intending to let go one second. Even though both of your hands were clammy half an hour in, you didn't let go. You'd rather have her soft clammy hand than cold hands. Which you will in a few hours. Her thumb occasionally stroked your skin, making your heart jump at the soft gesture. Both of you were happy, you'll always be happy around each other. Rough patches and bumpy roads, but at the end of the day you both needed each other.