An art exhibition was happening at a nearby gallery downtown.
"I've always wanted to go there..." you said to your bestfriend beside you
"Then go..don't need to tell me about it." They said taking a sip of their tea
You punch their shoulder making them laugh.
"I wonder if that old crush of yours is gonna be there.." they tease as their eyebrows wiggled up and down
"He's not my old crush! He was an old friend..thats all.." you said
"Besides he's now out of the country for his studies..I don't think it's possible that he'd be here.." you added
"A wise person once said "the possibility of all those possibilities being possible is just another possibility that can possibly happen." So if you ever think nothing is possible, then that's just a possibility."
"What the heck are you talking about..." you said
"I'm just saying...he could be there, I mean you technically met because of art."
"It was a workshop my mom forced me to join."
"Oohh you never told me the whole story.."
"It was 3 years ago. It's your fault for going on vacation."
"Hey! Rather be looking at tourist spots than getting my heart broken." They snapped
"Haha.." you try to walk away
"Wait! Tell me the whole story...When, How, and Why!"
"3 years ago. Art Work Shop. He went to study abroad."
"C'monn!" They said and you rolled your eyes
"Fine.. My mom told me that there was this shop nearby.."
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"Your friends have already applied to that workshop, you might as well just join them.... for fun!"
"You mean your friends, Mom..their kids were also forced by, again, your friends." You said
"I don't really want to do this, Mom. I'm not even good with art."
"That's why it's called a Workshop, honey.. to work on your art skills!" She said
"But-"
"Just do it, hon...for me?"
"Fine. How long does it end?" You rolled your eyes as your mom prepared her bag
"One month.."
"A MONTH?!?!"
"Gotta go, honey! The workshop starts at eight!" She said and left
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You walk down to the shop and saw the neighbor's kids your mom said.
"I guess there's no going back now.."
You were about to walk in the door but stop as someone was going in at the same time.
"Oh sorry! You go first!" The guy said
"Oh no! Seems you're in a hurry, you should go first!"
"Nonono! I insist.." he said and held the door
"If you say so.." you laugh and went inside
The mentor walks in with a clipboard in his hand.
"Good Morning, Everyone! I'm Mr. Yung, I'll be your mentor for the whole workshop. Once I call your name, please sit on the seat that I assigned you to.."
Your POV
As the mentor calls everyone one by one, I can't seem to keep my eyes off with the guy from earlier.
"L/n, Y/n!" The mentor calls out my name
The guy looks at me and smiles.
"I think you're supposed to sit there?" He laughs
"Oh! OH!" I realized and finally sat down
That wasn't embarrassing at all...
"Lastly, Nishimura Riki?" He said and pointed the seat beside you
Now this is embarrassing...
"Looks like we're seat mates!" He laughs
"Yeah...!" I laugh awkwardly
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"Now I want you to get your fifth brush and dip it onto the blue paint and move it around the canvas."
I looked at the paint brushes infront of me and was confused.
Where exactly is the fifth brush??
I look to Riki's side and found him using another brush.
He glances at me and snickered.
He leans in then takes one of my brushes and hands it over to me.
"Fifth brush." He said with an innocent smile
"Thanks..you know I could've found it even without your help."
"Yeah, I don't think your face from earlier would agree with you."
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"That's where our friendship started. He always handed me the brushes I needed even if I did or didn't need any help. He helped me with one of my paintings and walked me home. My mom was even curious if he was my boyfriend or not." I said
"But what happened between you two?"
"I started to develop feelings for him after that workshop. He then told me he was going to continue his studies abroad. I didn't know what else to do, I was young. I only said goodbye and hid away my feelings."
"So you did have a crush on him!" My bestfriend yells
"Yes..but I have moved on."
"Why did you not tell him?"
"What's the point? Even if I confessed, I don't have a chance with him. Even if he did like me back, long distance wouldn't work anyways. If I keep on liking him, it'd hurt me even more. Day by day. It's better if I just watch him grow, just admire him from afar and move on."
"Well, that sucks. Anyways, at least you've grown to the person you are today and I love it." They said
"Whatever..so should we go?" I asked
"Yeah! You go first, I have to do something for my mom." They roll their eyes
"Okay! See you there!"
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As I enter the exhibit, I notice the familiar paintings.
I look at the banner above and read it out loud.
"Batch 2020 'A Reminder of Love' Art Workshop Exhibit"
"3 years ago...wait..."
"Yungwoo Kim - 'Flowers Bloom Like You.' "
Yungwoo...
"Haru Jung - 'Heaven Sent.' "
Wait, if they're here..then that must mean.
I looked around and saw my painting on a frame.
" L/n Y/n - 'My missing piece.' "
Can't believe it's been 3 years. Funny how I still can't draw a good puzzle piece.
Does this mean...
"Nishimura Riki - ' The Brush for My Canvas .' "
I notice his painting had two hands. One hand was empty and the other holding a paintbrush.
I finally realize and laugh.
"Even you're not here with me, you'd still find a way to make fun of me."
"Wish I could see you again just this once.." I added and laughed
"What if you could see him again...?" I hear a voice from behind
I immediately turned around but nobody was there..
Then I saw a tall guy staring at my painting.
"You must be really into that painting..." I laugh
"Well, Art always finds its way to my heart and you'll always be my favorite piece." He walks towards me and removes his mask
It can't be...
"Hello, Y/n..!" He smiled
Kkeut.