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I went to the store to buy a drink for the seven of us.

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"Hyung! It's her favorite." Taehyung tossed me Ji Min's favorite drink. "You should give it to her before her flight, add a note as well." He suggested. "Hah. Sure." I said lowly. I put the drink in the basket.

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I smiled as I remembered the moment.

I heard a familiar sound of laughter from the other isle. I checked it out and peaked at the side of the shelf.

It was her.

She stood there proudly, with a cart beside her and a young girl smiling at her. 'That's really funny, eomma!' The little girl giggled.

The word rang in my head.

Eomma.

A man around my age came behind her and hugged her lovingly.

My heart sank.

I moved a little bit and a can fell from the shelf, causing their attention to turn to me. I looked at her. I shyly grabbed the can and stood up to put it back.

She turned around as if she doesn't remember me. 'Ji Min!" I said. The family turned their heads to me. I waved at her and smiled.

She pointed at herself. 'Me?' She mouthed and I nodded my head. 'Hey, man… who are you?" The man asked. 'My apologies.' I said. 'My name's Jung Hoseok. Ji Min was a friend of mine.' I smiled at him. 'I- I'm sorry… but… who are you?' she peaked at me.

My chest felt heavy and my heart sank again.

I shook it off and threw her a simple smile. 'It's me, Hoseok.' I lightly let out a laugh. 'Your friend.'

That's right, we were only friends. Nothing more.

'I am terribly sorry, but I do not remember you.' She said. I lowered my head and nodded. I faked a smile and said: 'That's okay. Sorry for wasting your time.' I looked at her husband and nodded. I turned away and felt tear drops forming in my eyes.

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"I promise that when I comeback, I will answer your question." She touched my cheek and let a teardrop fall. "And I'll stay with you." She left and catched her flight.