Narrator
The night was cold, laughter filled the air, and everyone was enjoying that special time of year.
It was holiday season.
Everyone was with their family, friends, or loved ones.
It was a time to be filled with joy.
You could see all the people around the town playing in the snow, laughing, singing, sharing hugs and kisses....
But two people weren't.
They stood still, facing each other, 4 feet apart, with tears rolling down their cheeks.
- Y/N POV -
The cold air of winter was embracing me like it did once before.
It was painful.
My body could remember....
The endless times I had to bundle up as much as I could with the little clothes I had on.
The endless times I hopped on the bus just to keep warm.
The endless times I had to cover my entire body with hand warmers, so I wouldn't freeze to death.
But this time...,
It was different.
I had a long sleeve on, with a hoodie, and an overcoat. My beanie kept my ears warm, my pants were thick enough to protect me from the cold breeze, and my hand warmers were just for that....
To keep my hands warm.
"You look well," Minji spoke up.
I took a hitched breath and nodded.
My heart was breaking into a million pieces from the sight in front of me.
Minji had been there for me during my darkest years, until one day...
She couldn't take it anymore.
My pain and misery was eating her alive.
So, she chose to walk away.
"I'm sorry," Minji softly spoke up again.
"I'm sorry too," I exhaled...
Trying not to cry.
- Minji POV -
It was an unexpected sight.
I hadn't seen Y/n in 3 years.
3 long and painful years.
I had always wondered if Y/n was alright. If they were eating, if they were drinking water, if they had a place to sleep, or if their situation had gotten any better in general.
Walking away....
Was the hardest thing I ever had to do...
But it was for the best.
After 3 years, Y/n looked well. Much better than they had looked for the length of time I knew them...
"I see you're out today. I thought you hated the holidays," I sniffled out.
I was doing my best not to cry.
But I was so proud.
To go through what Y/n had gone through and still be standing....
It was admirable.
"I don't," Y/n did their best to hold back their tears.
"I just thought I'd try something different for a change," Y/n's voice bang to crack.
I couldn't hold my tears back anymore.
My heart was overwhelmed with emotions.
"How did it work out?" I tried to get a hold of myself.
"It didn't work out great," Y/n whipped their tears away.
"And why is that?" I chuckled out in pain.
"Because, I saw you...," Y/n sniffled out.
My heart sank to my stomach.
It appeared that I had ruined Y/n's night.
Y/n didn't have too many good days in their life, so it broke me to hear that I was the cause of yet another bad day.
"And now I want a h-hug," Y/n began to hyperventilate.
My couldn't help myself...
And chose to fulfill Y/n's Christmas wish.
I stepped up, leaving snowy footprints behind, and pulled Y/n into my arms.
- Y/N POV -
I was trying to push Minji away from me.
I didn't really want her hug.
It was just what came out my mouth.
I did my best to push Minji away from me, but she just grabbed my wrists and pulled me in without giving me a choice.
The second I felt her warm embrace....,
I couldn't help but breakdown down in her arms.
I cried in pure agony and despair.
My whole soul was screaming in pain.
"Was it difficult?" Minji whispered into my ear, holding me even tighter.
"Yes.... It was so hard!" I cried out in pain....
Finally wrapping my arms around her.
Minji began to stroke my back, comforting me, as she swayed us back and forth.
I could hear her sniffles and feel her wet tears landing against my cheek.
"It's okay, you did great," Sh softly whispered as she pulled away to cup my face.
"Look how far you've come. It must have been difficult doing it all alone...," Minji kissed my forehead.
I just nodded.
I was too choked up with tears to respond.
Minji just gave me a light smile, before letting me go...
And just like that, she began to walk away.
I could hear the snow breaking from footsteps behind me.
The girl I had loved my whole life was walking away once again.
"You're stronger now, don't let her go...," My heart told me.
I felt myself wanting to breakdown again...
But instead, I took a deep and turned around.
"A-are you seeing anyone?!" I yelled.
I watched as Minji stopped in her tracks and turned around, before shaking her head in response.
I nodded, trying to gather more courage.
"W-would you m-maybe, like to get some hot chocolate with me right now?" I stuttered out.
Minji giggled to herself a bit and started to walk back.
"I'd love that," she sniffled out with a soft smile.
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Author's Note: This marks my 100th oneshot... and it's very special... </3