You are my Endless Memory: episode 35 "Surprising Valentine's day"

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Jumi clenched her fist and answered......

“We’re friends.”

Rena smiled in an evil way and walked close to Jumi. She looked straight into Jumi’s eyes and spoke out.....

“Good then! You’re his friend and he’s your friend. So you guys forever will be friends. Don’t get in the way between me and him. I will never let Joon go to anyone easily.”

Jumi clenched her fist even harder and said......

“It doesn’t matter with me even if you let Joon go to anyone easily or not because Joon is not stuff. He’s a person who can’t be controlled like a robot.”

Jumi said and lied down on her bed. As for Rena, she was very angry with Jumi’s words. She clenched her both fists and said in her mind.....

“”Wait and see! I will do whatever it takes to make you admit that Joon is mine and your past is just a useless thing.””

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It was an early morning. Jumi was preparing her stuffs and getting ready to leave. As she walked out of her room, the first person she saw was a tall guy in black jeans, hoodie and jacket, who was smiling at her. He was none other than the handsome Joon. He spoke to Jumi......

“Morning Jumi! Did you have a good sleep?”

Jumi smiled faintly and responded.....

“Good morning Joon! Yeah... I had a good sleep last night.”

Suddenly, Rena came out of the room and spoke out loudly.....

“Good morning Joon!!! You’ve been waiting for me, right?”

Joon exclaimed out of frustration....

“Rena!!! I’m not.....”

Rena interrupted......

“I know you have. Come on! Let’s go or we’re going to be late.”

She said and dragged Joon away, without even letting him saying a word. Joon looked back at Jumi who was staring at him and smiling faintly. Meanwhile, Kei was walking from another direction. He looked at Joon and Rena and then turned to Jumi. He couldn’t help noticing the unhappy expression on Jumi’s face. He spoke out with a smile.....

“Good morning Jumi!”

Jumi turned around and exclaimed......

“Awww... Kei! Morning!”

She said and smiled. Kei responded.....

“You..... look exceptionally lovely today.”

Kei said while staring straight at Jumi who was in a blue coat, white scarf, white earmuffs and white winter boots. Jumi smiled a bit and said....

“Thank you, Kei!”

“Let’s go Jumi! I think the bus is leaving soon.”

“Right! Let’s go!”

They both walked off the mountain toward the buses which had been parked in a row. As they were about to get on a bus, Kei noticed something. He suddenly dragged Jumi to another bus. Jumi exclaimed.....

“Kei! Is there something wrong?”

“No! I just feel like riding another bus.”

“Um... Ok then.”

As they got on the bus and sat down at the back row, Kei looked through the bus window at Joon and Rena, who were sitting in another bus, the one which he and Jumi were about to get on. He turned back to Jumi who was innocently sitting next to him. As time passing by, they all finally arrived back at school......

“Goodbye Kei! Have a nice day!”

Jumi spoke to Kei with a lovely smile. He then responded......

“Bye Jumi! Take care!”

Jumi walked to her mum’s car and turned around to wave at Kei before getting on the car. The car had already been driven away but Kei was still looking. He’d been looking until he lost sight of it........

It was one silent night. Kei was sitting in his room with a book and a pen on the table. He opened up the book slowly and picked up the pen. Kei started to write down............

((There was one time when I didn’t even know how it feels to fall in love with someone. But a girl came into my life and she made me realize that kind of feeling, the feeling of being unable to live without her. It was my 1^st day of junior high school and I transferred into a school. I was stared down by everyone at school. Their eyes were scary and their attitude toward me was totally unacceptable but I tried to endure with that because I believed that it’s not something serious for just being stared down and mistreated. It’s going to end soon. But everything didn’t end there. Everyone was really mean. They bullied me almost every single day. They destroyed my stuffs and did everything to hurt my feeling. There was a time when I was beat up seriously and left alone in a dark place. I tried to close my eyes because I could feel the painfulness all over my body. When I opened up my eyes, someone was walking toward me slowly. I could see her even in the darkness because she’s like an angel from heaven. She bended down in front of me and said in the softest voice I’ve ever heard. “You must be very hurt, right?” was the first word I heard from her. She tried to lift me up and said she was going to take me to the infirmary. She was a small girl but she tried her best to take a big boy like me to the infirmary. After taking me there, she sat me down and cleaned the wound on my face. That was the moment I could see her face very clearly. She was so beautiful. She’s got long black hair. Her eyes were big and attractive. She’s got pinky lips and sharp nose. I couldn’t take my eyes off her because she was so exceptionally lovely. She looked at me and smiled. It was the cutest smile I had ever seen. She asked me my name and told me that her name is Jumi. She told me to be strong and take care of myself. That’s the time when I feel that not everyone was mean after all. At least, there was her who was not. Later on, she became my only friend in that school. She’s a sweet and caring girl. She’s understanding and friendly. Everyone liked her and considered her as the princess of the school. Her cute smile always appeared on her face. But so far as I had known her, I had noticed that there was something behind that smile, something which was opposite of that beautiful smile. Even though she was being loved and liked by everyone but she seemed like a very lonely person. I couldn’t even understand what’s inside of her or what she’s feeling and I couldn’t be someone to keep her company when she’s sad because she’s a kind of girl who would never let her pain out even it hurt her to the limit. On the other hand, she was always the one who understood me the most. When I wanted to cry, she was there to wipe away my tears. When I wanted to laugh, she was there to put the smile on my face. She was always there for me when I had no one. She was so nice until I sometimes thought that she was not a normal human-being. She’s more like an angel who was blessed from heaven to be by my side. Time had been passing by. I knew I must have been falling in love with her already. I always wanted to stand before her and confessed that I was in love with her but I was a coward. I couldn’t even open up my lips to say I love her. 1 year...... 2 years..... 3 years...... 4 years had passed...... She was still the one, whom I love the most in this universe. Even though it had already been 4 years since the first time I met her but she hasn’t changed at all. Her sweet smile, her carrying attitude, her soft voice, her beautiful face and the way she makes me feel remained the same. But something was changed when I found out that her heart had been with someone else already. Her heart had been with him since I didn’t even know her. Honestly, it’s really hurt trying to accept that truth but the most hurtful thing for me is realizing the fact that Jumi had been through so much difficulties. She and that guy were together but she had to leave. Even though I don’t know what kind of reason she had for that leaving but I’m sure it must have been her only choice to leave. She’s always tried to hide her pain and smiled. She’s always tried to make everyone happy while she herself couldn’t even find any reasons to be happy. If I had known from the start that her heart had already been with him, I wouldn’t have told her that I love her. I wouldn’t have made her cry. I wouldn’t have made her guilty. I would rather be secretly in love with her forever. It’s just too late now. All I can do right now is writing this to just make me feel a little bit better. No matter what happen, she will always be that someone, someone whom I can’t live without. Even though, I’ve already known I have to give up her to him but I still want to be someone who protects her and puts the smile on her face. It’s been 4 years 3 months 5 days 5 hours 40 minutes and 22 seconds since the first time I met her and I’ve realized she’s my only dream since that time. For this moment, it’s time for me to say goodbye to this dream because I have to wake up and face the reality. It seems hard but I have to do it. Goodbye.... Goodbye, my beautiful dream!..........”

Kei’s tears were rolling down from his eyes, through his cheeks and dropped on the book pages. He always tried to smile in front of Jumi even his heart had been broken into pieces already..........

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“Jumi! Let’s go to the cafeteria together.”

Joon spoke out while looking at Jumi putting her stuffs into her bag. Jumi smiled and responded.....

“Um... Sure!”

As she stood up, Jumi suddenly felt dizzy. Her vision became unclear and dark. As she was about to fall down, Joon suddenly keep her from falling and exclaimed......

“Jumi! Are you ok???”

“I.... I... I am. I’m just a little dizzy.”

“I’ll take you to the infirmary.”

Joon said and escorted Jumi out of the classroom, to the infirmary. While they were walking, they didn’t realize that Rena was watching them from a distance with anger.......

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“Jumi is ok. She just felt dizzy because she’s weak. She easily get sick. You should tell her to eat well and rest a lot.”

The doctor spoke to Joon. He responded with a smile.....

“I will. Thank you Ms.Doctor.”

As the doctor left, Joon walked toward Jumi who was sitting on a chair and taking pills. He spoke out.....

“Jumi! You should rest a lot, ok?”

Jumi smiled and responded.....

“Yeah I will. Thank you, Joon!”

Joon looked at her and smiled.............

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It was time to go home. Joon stood up and said.....

“Goodbye Jumi! Be careful on your way home.”

Jumi smiled and responded.....

“Goodbye Joon!”

Jumi put all her stuffs in her bag and walked out of the classroom. Once she was walking, someone suddenly grabbed her hand and dragged her to a silent place. Jumi was strongly slammed to the wall. She spoke out......

“Rena!!! What do you want from me?”

Rena stared at her in evil expression and responded in a loud scary voice.....

“What do I want from you????? I want you to stay away from Joon!!! Don’t you understand that?”

“When did I ever try to get close to him?”

Rena bit her lips and said.....

“What about this afternoon? Don’t think I didn’t see your drama. You pretended and made Joon escorted you. You’re such a drama queen.”

Jumi clenched her fists and responded......

“If I am a drama queen, what are you? In front of Joon, you’re one sweet girl but behind him, you’re an evil. Doesn’t it make you a drama queen too?”

“You!!!! How dare you?”

Rena raised her hand up to slap Jumi but she was stopped by someone who suddenly grabbed her hand. Jumi turned to that someone and exclaimed......

“Kei!!!”

Kei stared at Rena and spoke out expressionlessly.....

“What are you trying to do to Jumi?”

Rena responded fearlessly......

“I don’t know who you are but let me warn you once. Let go of my hand. NOW!!!”

Kei squeezed Rena’s hand and responded......

“Should I let go of your hand while you’re trying to slap my friend? Let me warn you back. Do not ever touch Jumi again.”

Kei let go of Rena’s hang and dragged Jumi out of there. Rena couldn’t do anything besides staring at them with anger. Meanwhile, someone was standing and watching them in a totally blank expression...............

“Jumi! Are you ok?”

Kei asked Jumi after getting her out of that hard situation. Jumi smiled a bit and responded.........

“Don’t worry, Kei! I’m fine!”

“If that girl dares to do anything to you again next time, you have to tell me, ok?”

“It’s ok, Kei! I don’t think she dares to do that again. I’m heading home now. See you tomorrow!”

Jumi said and walked away, leaving Kei, who had been staring at her back until he lost sight of her......

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It was already late at night but Jumi hadn’t gone to bed yet. She was standing in her verandah and staring at the blank night sky. Immediately, her phone rang. She got a mail message from someone. As she opened it up. It was written.....

(Knock! Knock! Are you still up?)

Seeing the sender’s number made Jumi smile but it was not a complete smile because she was reminded of what had happened at school that evening. She pressed the button reply and wrote.....

(Yes I am. Why are you staying up so late? You should go to bed.)

A moment later, a text messaged alerted. Jumi looked into her phone. It was from the same person....

(That’s the question I should be asking you. Why are you staying up so late? Remember what I told you this afternoon?)

Jumi replied the text.......

(Yeah..... You told me to rest a lot.)

(Good! Then why are you staying up so late?)

(I am not sleepy yet. Promise I won’t stay up late again. What about you? Why are you staying up late too?)

Joon looked at his phone screen and smiled. He replied to Jumi’s text......

(Good girl! I’m staying up late for a reason. I’ll tell you that reason later.)

(Is there any difference between telling me right now and telling me later?)

Joon replied.....

(Of course.... There is a huge difference.)

(Really? Then when are you planning to tell me?)

(Just 10 minutes more...)

10 minutes later, a text from Joon alerted on Jumi’s phone. She opened it up and read.....

(Look at the clock. What time is it now?)

Jumi looked at the clock in her room and replied......

(It’s past 12 right now.)

(Happy Valentine’s Day!!!)

Jumi was a little bit surprised by Joon’s text. She replied.....

(I didn’t even know today is Valentine’s day.)

Joon smiled and texted back.....

(It’s time for me to tell you that reason. I’m staying up late because I want to be the first person to say Happy Valentine’s day to you. You should go to bed now. Good night!)

Jumi read Joon’s text and smiled........

“”How can I keep myself away from you while you keep doing these to me?””

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It was one beautiful morning. Everything was in pink because it was Valentine’s day. Jumi was walking to school alone. Once she arrived at school, she suddenly noticed someone from a distance. He was in school uniform but it was a uniform from another school. He was sitting on a big motorcycle with a huge teddy bear beside him. Everyone, who walked pass him, couldn’t take their eyes off him because it was quite an eye catching for a handsome manly guy sitting with a teddy bear which was almost his size. Jumi, who was staring at him, couldn’t help smiling seeing the shy expression on his face. She walked toward him and said......

“Good morning, Haru senpai!”

“Oh hi, little Jumi!”

“Are you waiting for someone?”

Haru responded.....

“Um... Yeah... I’ve been waiting for someone. I wonder what’s taking her so long.”

Jumi said with a cute smile....

“I guess she’s coming soon. Happy Valentine’s day senpai! I’ll take your leave now. Goodbye!”

“Wait!”

“Yeah???”

“Looks like she just arrived.”

Jumi exclaimed.....

“Really? Where?”

Haru responded with a smile....

“Right in front of me!”

“Yeah?????”

Haru handed Jumi the giant teddy bear and said......

“I’ve been waiting for you, silly girl. Here! Happy Valentine’s day. I promised to get you something big. Is this big enough?”

Jumi was very surprised. She spoke out with her eyes wide opened.....

“But.... Haru senpai... You really meant it?”

“Did I look like I was joking? Come on! Take it! Everyone is staring at me.”

Jumi took the teddy bear from Haru and said with a smile.....

“Thank you Haru senpai! This is really big!”

“Yeah... It’s really hard to find something big for you. Alright! It’s time to study now. You should go to your classroom.”

Jumi bowed a bit and walked to her classroom. Haru watched Jumi holding the giant teddy bear and couldn’t help smiling........

Jumi was sitting in the classroom during a recess with flower bunches, postcards and presents all over her desk. Immediately, a paper plane flew through the window and fell on her desk. Jumi picked it up and had a look. There was a message written on it... (((Be my Valentine!)))... Suddenly, everyone in her classroom ran to the windows and exclaimed.....

“Oh my god!!!”

“He’s soooooooooo sweet!”

“Wow.... She’s so lucky!”

Jumi stood up and looked out of the window. A tall guy in school uniform and white sneakers was standing with a big bunch of pink balloons in his hand. The rose petals were scattered on the green grass field as a phrase.... ((Happy Valentine’s day Jumi!))... Once Kei saw Jumi looking at him from a window, he waved his hand at her and smiled sweetly. Everyone suddenly turned to Jumi. She smiled a little bit and tried to hide her shyness.......

“Kei! You surprised me?”

Jumi said to Kei after coming all the way from upstairs to him. Kei smiled and responded......

“My mission completed! I tried to surprise you.”

Jumi smiled and replied.....

“You’ve done so much for me Kei! Thank you and Happy Valentine’s day.”

Kei handed the balloons to Jumi and said.........

“Happy Valentine’s day princess!”

Jumi accepted the bunch of balloon and bended down as the real princess’s posture. Then they both laughed out loud.......

Time passed by and it’s time to leave school already. Jumi was walking out of the classroom with so many things in her hands, without realizing she had dropped something from her backpack......

“Helloooooooo...... Looks like you’ve got so many things. Are you sure you can go home like this?”

Kei said to Jumi as he had seen her having a difficult time trying to hold everything. Jumi smiled and replied....

“I guess I can.”

“But I don’t think you can. Come on! I’ll help you bringing these things home.”

“It’s ok, Kei!”

Kei got all the stuffs from Jumi and said....

“Don’t refuse!”

“Thank you so much, Kei!”

Suddenly, a guy ran toward her and handed her a big bunch of 999 roses and a box. He said....

“Jumi! Someone told me to give you this.”

“Really? Who?”

“Open it and you’ll know.”

Jumi accepted the things and said....

“Thank you.”

Jumi opened the box and it was a chocolate cake with captions ((Happy Valentine’s day Little!)). There was a postcard which was written (Meet me at the classroom after you get this! Joon....). Jumi turned to Kei and said....

“Well.... Kei! Looks like I have something to do for a moment! You can go home first, ok?”

Kei looked at her and said.....

“It’s ok! I can wait!”

“But... Kei...”

“Don’t worry! It won’t be long until midnight, right?”

Jumi smiled and said.....

“Yeah I’ll be back soon.”

Jumi said and ran rapidly to the classroom while Kei was staring at her with a sad expression.......

Meanwhile, Joon was waiting for Jumi in the classroom. He was holding the magic bottle, which Jumi had dropped, in his hand. Suddenly, someone called out his name......

“Joon!!!”

He turned around and........

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To be continued

JuLinA

It's been long since the last time I posted "You are my endless memory"

This episode is exceptionally long. It's a bonus for your long waiting...^^

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