~ Together by a String ~ (Jiyoo)

~27~

The sweet melody of the song almost brought me to tears because of how beautiful it was. Minji seemed like a professional with the way how she handled the harder chords, making her look very attractive. I felt like the proudest coach and the happiest girlfriend ever.

The moment she was done with her song, she turned to look at me with her shy grin. I probably looked like an idiot with my teary eyes and the wide smile I had on my face.

"Did I do well?"

"Minji, you did incredible.."

"S-Stop, I'm embarrassed now."

I sat up and pulled her in an embrace, letting a single tear roll down my cheek to the cloth of her shoulder.

I wasn't crying only because of how much the song moved me, I was also scared of what would happen after that. I was more than sure this would be the perfect timing to finally tell Minji what I wanted to pursue.. She has to know.

I slowly pulled out the hug and wiped my tears off, staring into Minji's soul.

"Jiu, I have to tell you something."

"I'm listening."

"So I.. I kind of lied to you.."

"You didn't like the song?"

"What?- No! I mean yes- wait no, not the song, it's not about the song. I loved it, but this is about what you once asked me some time ago.."

I took a deep breath and looked down, not daring to look at Minji because I was scared of what her reaction would be.

"I actually.. lied about not wanting to study more.. I know it's a dumb thing to lie about, but the reason I did was because I wanted to study abroad... in Norway."

I heard Minji sigh after a long pause of silence. She held me by my jaw and leaned in for a kiss, surprising me by her action. She embraced me in a tight hug and caressed my head.

"I already knew baby, I just wanted to hear it from you."

"Y-You knew!? Why didn't you say anything then?"

"It's only right I hear you say it to me. But what took you so long? I got scared that you might've stopped trusting me-"

I pulled out the hug and looked at Minji with the most serious expression I've ever had on my face. I cuped her cheeks and stared right into her soul.

"Kim Minji, you're the only person I trust the most in this whole world. I didn't tell you mainly because I was scared you'd think I was a coward that can't tell her own girlfriend the truth."

"Baby, I'd never think of you like that. I'm actually proud that you want a proper future for yourself. I love that in a nerd."

I giggled at her and couldn't help but let my silent tears leave my eyes because of the sudden burden that was lifted off my shoulders. Minji grabbed my waist and pulled me in a kiss that felt.. like home. I was safe, I was secure, I was happy. She made me feel reassured that everything was okay, feel that I was understood and mostly.. feel loved. She slowly pulled out the kiss and looked at me with her loving eyes and smile, brightening my world with just the small things she did.

"I'll always support you in absolutely everything you do, Yoohyeon. It's what girlfriends are for, am I right?"

"Thank you for understanding me.. I love you so much, I don't know how I'll survive in Norway without you."

"You're making it sound like we'll never see eachother again. There's still enough time, right?"

"Around 2 or 3 weeks?"

"It's not a lot, but let's make the best of it, okay? I'll stay over every day and night and we'll do.. just couple stuff! We could also go out for food we haven't tried before or go roller skating!-"

I listened to Minji blab about stuff she wanted to try with the biggest smile on my face. She then stopped and also smiled after realizing she has been talking non-stop for some time now.

"I spoke a bit too much, sorry for tha-"

"Jiu, do you want to come with me?"

"H-Huh? You mean.. to your house?"

"No you idiot! I want you to come with me to Norway."

"Me?- But why? Isn't that going to be too expensive? And I might just be a burden to you because I'd mostly stay at home and do nothing since I don't even know the language and-"

I paused her by placing a peck on her lips. I moved to her side and interwined our arms together and slowly walked towards my house.. our house.

"I don't want you to think I'm forcing you to come with me. It's your choice baby, I won't be upset if you decide to stay here."

"I know.. I'll just need some time to think, is that okay?"

"Of course. I love you."

"I love you even more, my dumb genius."

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