Chapter 136: The second time is still so beautiful (2/2)

Suyang’s sappiness was making me uncomfortable. “When did you learn how to say so much corny stuff? It’s giving me shivers.”

“You're shivering because the weather is cold. Not because my words are corny.” Suyang inhaled and hugged me tighter. “Aside from watching the ocean, what else do you want to do?”

“I don’t know. I just want to be silent at this moment. I like sitting here with you. It would be nice if we can be like this forever.”

Suyang was holding me so tightly that I could barely breathe. “I think it’s also pretty good. Why don’t we come here daily then? Should we buy a house nearby? Face the ocean? Watch the seasons change?”

“You have money?” I gave Suyang a sideways glance.

“I’ve always had a lot of money.” Suyang gave me a kiss on the lips and replied like it was a matter of fact.

“Psssh!” I shook my head. Then, I looked behind Suyang and my smile vanished. “You didn’t bring the bag with you?”

“What bag?”

“Ugh…” I rolled my eyes and stood back up. “Give me your car keys. I’ll get it myself. I prepared something special!”

“Why are you trying to act mysterious?” Suyang was skeptical as he handed the car keys to me. I caught it and quickly ran back to the car to take out the polaroid from the bag.

I actually brought a box of photographic paper. Suyang and I barely had any photos together. I wanted to make use of today to take a bunch.

On my way back, I noticed Suyang was sitting alone by the shore. He looked like a picture from a magazine. His back view gave off a cold and lonely feeling. Could he sense what was going on?

I took a picture and placed it in my pocket before it had even developed. Then, I ran back like a child to show off my polaroid to Suyang.

I must say, today, my energy level was 100%. It was as if I had regressed into a child.

“This is the special item? What is it called again? Pararoid? Polaroid?” Suyang took the polaroid from my hand and began to examine it.

“Stop speaking nonsense and let’s take a selfie to see the quality!” I placed a photographic paper in the camera and then leaned against Suyang to take a picture.

Darn it, every time Suyang and I were in the picture, it turned out defective. I gave up on him and told Suyang to help me take an individual photo.

I faced Suyang. With my back against the ocean, I had my hands around my mouth as I gathered all my strength and emotions to scream, “The person with the Su surname, I love you!”

“Did you take the picture?” After yelling, I ran back to check the photo.

“I pressed it a bit late. But this is not a video camera. Why were you suddenly confessing your love to me? It makes me feel weird….”

Earlier I was the shy one. Now, it was Suyang’s turn.

“I heard that photos can also record speech. From looking at the person’s expression, you could tell what emotions they were feeling and what they wanted to express.”

After flinging the pictures for a long time, the photo was still not showing up. “Did it run out of ink or something?”

“Then let’s take another one. Go and yell, ‘I love Suyang’!”

“In your dreams! I’m not yelling anymore. I’m tired.” Then, I followed along the sandy shore and walked the other direction.

“Wait for me! Why are you walking so fast today? You’re supposed to be a patient….” Suyang mumbled behind me.

“Haha! Now you know who has short legs!” I joked. Then, I also made a face.

Suyang spread out his arms and began running towards me. I quickly avoided it as I continued running.

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On December 17th, the weather was unusually nice. Early morning, I silently packed all my luggage. I left something on the coffee table and departed for City B.

Ultimately, I never mentioned breaking up. I hoped that time will dilute everything and we’ll be safe and sound respectively.

I ended up burning all the pictures we took at the beach. I placed all the ashes in the metal box. On top, I left a note: Let our past be ashes. If we’re fated, perhaps one day we’ll meet again when the flowers bloom. By then, I would’ve started a new life. I hope everything goes well with you. Don’t miss me.

However, I still had the picture hidden in my pocket. It accompanied me to my destination.