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I was thankful for the weekend as Jaehyun's grounding was finally lifted. I excitedly waited at our meeting spot as I had good news to tell him about. It was life changing. I giggled as wist and cureps circled around me and splashed me with water. The nature around me was very active today. "I wonder why you're all so active today." I couldn't understand animals, but I wish I could.

A curep had returned with a flower I had never seen before. "What is this?" It chirped, but I couldn't understand anything. I placed it close to my nose and inhaled its scent. It felt nostalgic. "Hoon!" "Jae!" He ran into my arms and I spun him around. I loved the feeling I got whenever I'm with him. It was completely different from how I felt with my other friends. "Oh, what's that in your hair?" "I don't know. A curep brought it over to me. I feel as if I've smelled this scent before." He took a whiff then nodded. "I feel like I know it, but I don't..." He put it back in my hair then smiled. "I guess we have company today?" I nodded as he sat on the ground then motioned for the animals to come over.

"Oh, I have great news, Jae!" "What is it?" "My mom is now part of the government! We'll get slightly better treatment as a bonus." His face had no hint of joy. "When did she take office?" "Two days ago." He looked furious. "Why would your mom do this to me?" "What do you mean?" "The government is suggesting that we move ASAP, and we've been here for years. Why now?" I was getting upset. "It's just a coincidence Jae. She has nothing to do with it." He was on his feet now. "I was thinking of staying, but now I see no point in doing so." "Jae-" He pushed past me and walked away.

I stayed put for a while before going after him. "Don't leave!" "I will instantly vanish if you take one more step." His tone was cold. It hurt. Why was he blaming my mom for something she obviously wouldn't do? I let him go and made my way home to get answers.

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I knocked on her door then stepped in. "Hey, Hoon. What's up?" "Did the government release any statements recently...?" I looked at her shelf of books trying to act as nonchalant as I could. "Yeah. Why? Do you have homework on any of them?" "Yeah." She sat down then put her hair up in a bun. "Is it any statement or specific?" "Specific. I saw that someone was being asked to leave immediately." She frowned then looked through her papers. "Oh, yeah that one. I suggested it and it seemed that they were already considering it." "You what?" "What's wrong?" I ran out of the house.

"Gin..." "Yes?" "Did he go home...?" "Yes." I quietly sat in the grass as life continued on with me. "Let's go see him." "Will he let us in?" "We have to try. Plus I promised him that I'd never leave him. I meant that." I brought forth my wings then headed for his home. I could only hope he wasn't packing up his things.

I peered into his window and saw him lying on his bed with his face covered. I saw a familiar kit sitting on the edge of his bed. She was smiling. I tapped repeatedly on the window in hopes of getting his attention. I finally got it and motioned for him to let me in. "Younghoon, it's a tight fit..." "I don't care." I moved back as he opened the window. "Why are you here?" "I went to confirm it. I'm sorry...I didn't know anything." "At least you know...but it won't change the fact that I have to move." "Then I'll come with you." "You can't. You know they won't let us be together." I held his hands tightly. "So you don't want to see me anymore?" "You idiot, of course I do...I'm just worried about you. Won't your parents get a search party to find you?"

"If that's what it takes to show them that I want to be with you no matter what, then fine." I could see a blush forming on his cheeks. "And I promised you. I'd never leave you nor betray you. I'm going to keep that promise for the rest of my life." He looked close to tears. He pulled me inside then hugged me tight. I rubbed his back as he cried. It wasn't exactly audible, but his sniffling and whimpers were. I felt myself start to cry as well. "Stop, you're making me cry." "I can't...I'm just so happy." I kissed the top of his head as I continued to comfort him. "Hoon..." "Yes?" "Let's run away together."