“Will you marry me.” The phrase that has haunted me for a year now. She was all I ever wanted, and all that I’ll ever need. Too bad she didn’t see me the same way. To her I was just a really good friend. She’s getting married tomorrow, to another man. Sometimes I just wished that she would be unhappy with him, but that is just being selfish, being her best friend I must make sure that she stays happy. I wish her the best.

 

[20 years ago]

                “I’ll race you to the top. I bet that I’ll beat you.”

                “No you won’t, I’ll get there before you.”

                There they were, two little kids, running up the hill to the top to their favorite tree. Little Eunhyuk, who was 7, and little Bom, who was 4. Every afternoon they would run up to that hill and just sit under the tree and share stories about their day and watch the sunset.

                “Why does oppa run so fast?”

                “It’s because you’re so small and your little legs don’t move as fast. So you don’t run as fast as oppa.”

                “I’m not small, and I don’t have little legs.”

 

[9 years later]

                “I’ll race you to the top. I bet that I’ll beat you.”

                “I’m not playing this game with you anymore. I’m not a 6 year old anymore, I’m grown up now.”

                “Not as grown up as you think. Since you don’t wanna run up the hill we’ll sit here. So how was your first day of high school?”

                “It was bad oppa, everyone made fun of me, please don’t make me go back.”

                “Look. School is very important, you must go back, and if it makes you feel better I’ll go to your school with you and make sure that the kids don’t make fun of you. How does that sound.”

                “I’d really like that oppa.”

                “Okay I’ll transfer to your school as soon as possible. So, why were the kids making fun of you?”

                “Because, I told this guy that he was hot, and so they all made fun of me.” Bom starts to cry.

                Eunhyuk wraps his arms around Bom. “Don’t worry about those kids, they’re just being stupid. I find it mature of you to be honest. Don’t worry, okay?” *If only time could stop right now, I wouldn’t ask for anything more than to have you in my arms*

                Bom nods n leans onto Eunhyuk’s chest and stops crying.

 

[4 years later]

                (On the phone)

                “Oppa?”

                “Yes?”

                “You know that boy I’ve been telling you about?”

                “Yes?”

                “Well, he finally asked me out.”

                “Really? That’s great to hear.”

                “We should go out someday. Just the three of us.”

                “No. I don’t wanna intrude.”

                “You won’t be, it’s just for you to get to know him.”

                “Fine. But I’m only going because of you.”

                “Okay.”

 

[2 hours later]

                *She already has someone else, I guess I’m just too slow.* Eunhyuk puts away the ring he was going to give Bom that very same day and walks off to bed. *Why didn’t I tell her a long time ago? Why am I so stupid to leave it too late? I might still have a chance with her. But I hope he doesn’t hurt her, otherwise he will not live to see another day.*

 

[6 years later]

                “He better not be late like he usually is, Bom.”

                “Don’t worry, oppa, he’ll be here soon.”

                “Sorry I’m late, had some troubles at home.”

                “It doesn’t matter, as long as you’re here.”

                “You kids go have fun.” Eunhyuk watched as they drove off into the night.

 

[5 hours later]

                “Eunhyuk oppa, open the door.”

                “I’m coming, I’m coming.” Eunhyuk opens door and walks back off to bed.

                “I had a great night. Thank you.”

                “Park Bom. Will you marry me?” Eunhyuk hears this and turns around.

                “Yes. Of course I will.” Bom jumps around all excited.

                Eunhyuk walks off and lies in bed. *Now I have officially lost her. I hope her all the best*

 

[Present]

                “Oppa, don’t forget that you’re my musician for the whole of today.”

                “How can I forget? You’ve been constantly reminding me. You look beautiful Bom.”

                “Do I really?”

                “Yes, you do. My little Bom has grown up.” Tears start to form in Eunhyuk’s eyes and he once again wraps his arms around Bom. *This would be the last time that I’m able to hold you, so I’m making the most of it. I love you Bom* “Anyway I gotta go set up the piano for your entrance.” Eunhyuk lets Bom go.

                “Okay.” Eunhyuk walks out for some fresh air.

 

[An hour later]

                *As your walking down the aisle, I wish that it was me you were walking to, and not him. I wish it was another sitting at this piano instead of me. I’ve lost you to him. You were all I ever wanted, and all that I’ll ever need. I tried telling you, but your happiness got in the way, and I was too much of a coward to confess. Now I know that you’re not mine, and you never will be. You have chosen another. So I wish you all best*