Dino's Pov

My story starts when I met that old woman.

I am a high schooler while she is already working as a life insurance manager.

It was a hot summer night when I saw her crying in the bus stop. No one was around that time which is weird cause Seoul city is usually a busy streets. It felt like there were only us: her, I and the moon above.

I sat beside her while eating my strawberry popsicles. She sobbed, shoulder was moving up and down. There was an urge to tap her back but as a complete stranger, I knew I should not. So I finished eating my ice cream and acted like I didn't care.

"Excuse me. My face is a mess right now. C-Can I borrow a handkerchief if you happen to have one?"

I looked around.

"There are only you and me right in this moment," she added while she kept her head down.

So she was aware of my present.

Luckily, I have one inside my pocket. "H-Here." I gave her my one and only handkerchief since 2003. And yes, I am not a man who always used or brought one whenever I go.

That lady who was wearing black mini skirt, pink polo shirt and americana, blew her nose on my handkerchief. It was a so loud and I found it really gross.

Old woman should be more elegant. That's what I thought.

Finally she lifted her head. Her eyes were all red as well as her nose. But what got my attention was those tears that keep falling down to her cheeks. I wondered what happened to that lady.

"Thank you so much student Choi," she said after a brief checking into my I.D and my uniform. "I'll leave you my contact number. Call me so that I can repay your kindness. And also, I promise to buy you a new handkerchief." She respectfully bowed her head.

That was my first time receiving a bow from someone who is much older than me!

"Oh no miss. It's okay. You don't need toㅡ"

She already placed her contact card in my hand.

"Wait miss. I said it is not
necessarㅡ"

The bus arrived and so she stood up. "Go home kid. Student should not stay late at night," she said before hopping inside the bus.

I was left all alone. When I looked at the card she left with me, a smile formed in my lips as I read her name, "(y/n)".

Two months passed.

I always saw miss (y/n) on the same spot where we first met. There was a time when she was sleeping and drooling hopelessly so I lend her my shoulder in secret. I remembered that rainy night when she forgot to bring umbrella so I put my own inside her bag without her consent. Then there was also a moment when she almost bumped into a post but I pulled her wrist; she just bowed at me without looking at my face.

Everytime our paths crossed together, I was wondering what kind of life she has. Does she works overtime that she easily fall asleep? Does she ever aware how clumsy she is? Or the most important one, does she even remember me?

Day by day, I am keeping her contact card, hoping I'll have a courage to face her once again. But the more I became coward, the more I am convince that maybe, I have a crush on that old lady. Weird.

"Hey Choi Dino, what 'ya looking?" My school mate, Vernon, wrapped his arm around my shoulder.

I quickly put miss (y/n)'s contact card inside my pocket. Stuttering, I answered, "N-Nothing."

"Oh okay. Hey, want to play games on internet cafe? You said your dad allows you to play all day. Let's go," he offered.

I removed his arm away. "Play all day? What are you? A kid?"

"Pfft! Dude," Vernon laughed. "Why are you speaking exactly sounds like my dad? We are both young after all. Like, hello? We are only 15 years old. So it is natural for us to have fun. Enjoy our youthful days. Come on."

Tsssk. I want to grow up as soon as possible.

"I am not a baby anymore! Go and play by yourself! There are lots of things I need to handle!"

"Things like what?" He asked.

Let's see. I already finished my homework. I washed the dishes before I left the house. And my room is clean. What else should I do?

"T-This and that!" I hesitatedly answered. "Anyway, bye!"  I walked away and left him flabbergasted.

I know I am only 15, I only got a few dollars in my pocket. But once I graduate in college, I'll find a job. Then maybe, I'll have a courage to face miss (y/n) again!

But wait... if I am... let's say if I turned 20, then how old miss (y/n) is?! My dad will get shock if I introduced my girlfriend and found out that they almost share the same age?!

What should I do?!

If only I can invent a capsule that can make me grow old that fast!

"Dad I'm home!" I shouted when I entered our apartment. Maybe I should try to talk my dad about this matter. Who knows, dad might approve an old daugther in law.

"Oh son. You are here. Nice timing!" Dad exclaimed with his infamous gum smile.

I saw a woman sitting on our sofa. All I see is her back, but my heart starts beating so loud.

"W-Who?" I mouthed.

My dad blushed as he scratched his nape. Don't tell me... my dad is finally dating?! Wow! Then that means I am going to have a new mom for the first time!

With anticipation, I looked at the girl who just stood up and faced my direction.

Her height, her eyes, her nose, her lips and her voice made me freeze.

"Hello. Nice to meet you. My name is (y/n), and I am Seungcheol-- I mean, your dad's girlfriend."

That old woman who got my eyes is my dad's girlfriend.

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