❝ don't slow down ❞

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"You know, a smile looks so good on you," Taeil told you the next day you came to the convenience store.

You chuckled, looking down and feeling shy. A small blush covered your face.

That laugh, the first time he heard it. He knew that it was something to hold on to. A rare treasure you only find so often.

It was almost everyday you went to that store.

   "He never deserved to see your smile." Taeil slowly rubbed his thumb over the back of your hand that rested in his. "Sometimes I feel like I'm not even worthy."

   "You always know how to make me smile. Therefore, you are the most worthy in the whole world."

Taeil opened his eyes that he didn't even realize were closed. He had been walking in memories instead of following you.

"I'm coming," Taeil told you.

   The wind began to pick up. Leaves drifted through the breeze right by Taeil and swirled between the trees. He could've sworn he saw you in the distance, but you disappeared as soon as the leaves floated by.

   You laughed once again. "Don't slow down."