The Hwang Hwang Couple
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Yeji knew that feeling. "You have to travel a lot."               "Hmm, I won't say it. The world is a big place, and there are always new parts to explore. "               "And you never want to stop?"               "I don't think I'm gonna do it. Even if I am old and have to be taken in a wheelchair, I want to go out and see the world. I can't stay in one place, there's always another. " Hyunjin paused before adding, "This is my tenth city in the past four months."               "Are you planning to stay a long time?"               "This is the longest I've been in. Maybe until next week."               Yeji nodded. Suddenly he felt a disappointment, which was ridiculous. He tried to ignore it. But Hyunjin didn't seem to notice, instead, she kept talking about this city. About people. Garden spot with blue slide. Yeji never really thought the city was interesting until she heard it from Hyunjin.               "I think I've met almost everyone" he said. "Except you."               She laughs. "But fate made us meet today."               "And I thank destiny for that," Hyunjin smiled.               Yeji was grateful that tonight was quite dark, otherwise she would have seen how red her cheeks were now. "So, what's your favorite part of this town?"               “To be honest, I never really thought about that. This city is not in my plans. So I guess .. moving is my favorite part. I don't know what to expect, but a new experience, that's what I'm aiming for. "               "Meeting new people, new places" he murmured.               Beams of Hyunjin at the time. "Composed! Are you a traveler too? "               "Not anymore."               Hyunjin stopped walking. He turned to face her. "What's going on?"               Yeji hesitated, unsure if she wanted to tell him. "You won't believe me."               "I wouldn't do it if you never told me."

So he told her. He did not know why, but everything flowed out from his chest. How he knows about his abilities. How he travels from one place to another, even to another part of the world. How it makes him feel. How it all stopped last month. And Hyunjin never, even once, cut him off. He's just listening. Yeji felt as if the burden on his shoulders had been lifted.               "My house is not far from here, I can go alone," Yeji said, as Hyunjin said nothing after she finished her story.               He shook his head. "I'll take you to the front door."               So they continued their journey. But this one was even quieter than the first time after the collision incident. Yeji stole a glance at the man next to her, but Hyunjin's eyes were fixed on the ground. He sighed. Her eyes were hot with tears, it took everything in her not to cry. And finally, finally, they arrived at his house.               "Thank you for, umm, driving me home." Yeji was considering offering a cup of tea, but that would probably make him sound even more ridiculous. So when he did not respond, he grabbed the doorknob.               "Yeji, wait."               He turned around, but he glanced at something he was not.               “Sorry I didn't say anything, but it takes a lot of processing. I believe you, I believe. And honest? That doesn't sound crazy. Sounds cool, even. How can you be somewhere without actually being there. At least you didn't tell me that you could fly like Superman or be a green giant when you're angry, because I'd freak out about it. "