Taemin hadn't had a day's rest for ages. He was looking forward to a day to relax, and concentrate on writing his new debut song. As it turned out, it was Halloween. Today, the boundary between the worlds was supposed to open and spirits roamed free. If the spirits roamed, he might just ignore it all. He had a debut to create.

He sat at the piano knowing he had to come up with something. Could he be inspired by tonight? Then, he heard a slow clap. Taemin turned and saw a large figure standing in a dark, black robe. Its face was sallow. Eyes sunk into its sockets. Black beaded eyes stared at him.  Its stance was imposing as it pointed a bony, skeleton finger at Taemin.

"On the night that souls roam free, I am here to grant you one wish. What spirit would you like to meet tonight? With a good enough reason, I will be able to grant it." He lowered his hand slowly. "Who will it be?"

Taemin's heart stopped with shock. There was only one name that came to mind. His good friend and fellow member of SHINee that had committed suicide almost two years ago. His lips spoke his name. "Jonghyun."

The dark figure nodded. "And the reason why?"

Taemin looked away for a moment, keeping his emotions in check, but one tear escaped. "I didn't get to say good-bye."

"So be it." The dark figure waved its arms. From behind the dark robe, Jonghyun appeared.

 Taemin rose for a moment, and the dark figure shook its index finger at him. "You cannot touch. Just speak. The realm of the dead is thin, but not gone."

Taemin looked at his good friend, his voice choking with emotion. There were so many questions. The guilt of not calling or seeing him during their Holiday break welled up. But only one thing could escape his lips. His true feelings forced him to say, "Good bye, dear friend. I miss you."

Jonghyun nodded and whispered back. "Good bye, my friend." With those words, Jonghyun moved behind the hooded figure, and they both vanished.

Taemin collapsed onto the top of the piano and cried. After awhile, he felt emptied of his loss, and knew what his new song was going to be called. He whispered the song title, "Goodbye."

Author Note: 

Word count: 392

This story was written with the utmost sincere respect for Jonghyun, the tragic loss of him, and Taemin. And also in light of the recent loss of Sulli, I humbly dedicate this story to all those that have lost a best friend or work colleague, in which I have experienced both. And to my best friend, work colleagues or bias. And of course, to the fans of Jonghyun and Sulli. 

May they have finally found peace. 

Also Dedicated to: My best friend Pam, work Colleagues Fran and Robert. All lost too soon.