Just Love At 3 

 [ EUNSEOL ] 

..Three in the morning.

..after that day

..I also look forward to 3:00 a.m. every day.

..in order to meet you

..people who also have red alarm clocks

- Son Eun Seo -

I love you 3 a.m.

-At Home-

This short story is just a creation of imagination. There is no outline of truth at all.

and did not have bad intentions or want to do anything that was bad for the artist

If there are any errors, we apologize here.

- Just Love At 3 -

 [ EUNSEOL ] 

..I been up all night, no sleep..

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...3 months ago...

"Whoa!!!! " A hoarse voice shouted loudly until it echoed throughout the area. The middle of the 4-way intersection was very quiet with no traffic or even people without any consideration for anyone.

dark sky There was only a dim light from the electricity pole on the side of the road which was probably the best way to describe the time at this time.

'3 a.m.'

A time when most people in the capital were asleep and drunkenly chasing dreams with their wildest imaginations.

Except for a few people like me, 'Kim Sol-ah'.

A pitiful little energetic private company employee who was standing with a pile of belongings shouting in the middle of a 4-way intersection with his bravery all alone.

Just because the department head was bulky. A person who is unique in that she has a snake head that pops out of her bald head every time she sees a young woman. attached to the position of a philanthropist He is a scatterbrain who distributes both threats and expulsions beyond his own abilities. Ordered to return to work and a new one was delivered overnight! For reasons that are extremely spoiled like a 3 year old child says..

I refused to accept the invitation to go on a date with that uncle at the amusement park next Sunday..

...So it's my fault? That I don't like him!

But because I'm not a very good person (?), I gave up time on Friday night that was supposed to be a break. Let's complete a huge pile of work overnight according to that guy's ultimatum. In exchange for a salary that could extend my life instead of a dismissal card and tears.

Some people are tired from working all day with their dead friend's notebook. I was forced to sit and kiss Puk at one of the cafes in the area near the condo and order several cups of strong coffee that would keep my eyes open for several hours. Until the staff almost bowed down and asked me to leave. When the time had expired in the shop's day, a visit arrived.

Now all I can do is walk aimlessly through the city's dim walkways, looking for a suitable place to work temporarily. Instead of sleeping on a soft bed

It's like a clock that never stops ticking. Compared to the feeling of stepping towards the resignation letter one step at a time following the soft sound of the second hand..

A feeling of worry was filling up my heart to the point of being uncomfortable. I feel like I want to walk in and ask to resign right now. Before the tears fell with anger in my heart

The sound of blaming everything resounded in my heart with every step I took.

It would have been better. If today is a good day

It would have been better. If it weren't for the day that the air conditioner in the room broke down to the point where the heat was almost unbearable.

It would have been better if I had pretended to accept that uncle's invitation.

It would have been better. If there was a bench here

'I must really lie down and hold my resignation letter to my chest.'

" God! "

The catchy exclamation immediately sounded with joy. When in misfortune there is still good fortune to be found With the thing he needed most right now placed in front of him.

The legs that were once tired were suddenly strong. Until he accidentally jumped up and floated with joy. while scarlet lips thanked God a thousand times for his kindness, which made the heart of despair become hopeful again.

A long bench, lit by a utility pole in a park about 4 kilometers from the cafe, stood tall in front of us and was tempting the weak legs to waddle toward it, as if being irrationally drawn to it.

But what's strange..

At this time, there was someone sitting alone on the far left side of the bench.

The girl's calm face glanced blankly at the side for a moment. Before turning around, he pressed the luxury phone in his hand and sighed loudly without making a sound. Until it made me flinch in shock.

Her chubby head slowly leaned against the back of the bench and her round eyes slowly closed.

I unconsciously observed the side of her face.

The face is white and looks good. Even if it's on the side, it can't detract from her beauty. Long eyelashes adorned her round eyes as if they had been curled. The nose is high and beautiful. Thin lips, pink with a hint of red, pleasing to look at. Added with a sharp jawline that adds charm to the facial frame of that beautiful face.

Long black hair was left loose to caress against her slender neck. Helps smooth out the skin to make it look almost twice as bright as before.

She stood out like a little light bulb moving in the night.

A slender figure sits with his legs crossed. Showing off her long legs peeking out from the shorts under the oversized black shirt. A slender hand pushed back the black bucket hat he was wearing. Until the strap couldn't help but stay stuck at the nape of her neck.

A soft thump sounded as brightly colored sneakers contrasting with the outfits of a famous brand were being tapped in a comfortable rhythm.

A sharp and sweet face along with a casual posture makes the girl look beautiful and cool at the same time. Makes you attract attention to the point of wanting to get to know her..but at the same time, that beautiful face strangely reminds me of someone.

'This person is so charming'

I think in my heart Before he regained consciousness, he realized that the current situation was not suitable for lingering around Loi Chai. Admire the beauty that God has given to the person in front of us.

Slender legs don't wait. He hurriedly walked towards that bench, in distress from the things he held in his hands. Before greeting him politely, following the etiquette of people who had just met at 3 a.m., he then put all his things aside as he stood, wiping sweat from his face with exhaustion.

The smooth, hard-to-read eyes of the people beside him slowly disappeared as they openly glanced at each other from head to toe. As soon as the visitors' greetings stopped,

His face stared at my face for several seconds, as if he was silently thinking about something, until it was me who suddenly began to feel unsure of myself.

'Or is there something on my face....besides beauty (?)'

A hand was raised to brush gently along his face in case there was something strange adorning his face. Before the frayed sweet strands are lifted behind the ears Relieve the embarrassment of the eyes that still stare nonstop With a weak heart, I could only think of an apology for my own beauty that couldn't be reduced as I wanted.

Sharp eyes glanced up and met eyes again. Before the pretty face gave a small nod and turned back to paying attention to the communication device in her hand as before.

When you see that the person next to you doesn't have anything to say. I hurriedly put the question in my mind and sat down on the bench. Meanwhile, his slender hand grabbed his belongings and adjusted his posture and tools without delay.

'Eh..wait a minute. Duck shoes!!'

His eyes accidentally glanced down and looked at the ground below. Makes the brain clear It suddenly changed to thinking hard about the thoughts of the person sitting beside him. In the moment

His hands slid from the keyboard and raised to his temples. I feel like I want to dig into the ground now and know that I can survive. So that you don't have to force yourself to remember the eyes that were staring at you a moment ago.

The heat caused by his embarrassment erupted like a huge volcano. Bringing heat to the whole body quickly. And it seems that the person beside him also sensed something abnormal.

The tall figure squinted with suspicion in his eyes. Staring at a face that was smooth and calm, as if what little consciousness was left had disappeared. Before she raised her hand and scratched her head in dazedness.

'Dammit, what day is it today?'

I cursed in my heart. Before gathering up the courage he still had, he picked up his phone screen and looked at his body.

“Heh!” A shocked voice rang out without being able to contain his emotions.

When the whole body at this time It's no different than a veteran, and maybe even worse. because of gloom The face was pale and bare with no makeup covering it. Or even the long, straight, black hair that used to be spread open. Now it was just a messy bun of hair that had been carelessly tied up.

Who is the shill who has sworn to himself that he will take care of him like this? But at this time, the pink hair rollers were being curled in an untidy manner.

But just like that..in misfortune there is also good fortune when the bright red lipstick that is always carried with you is picked up and carried along. Makes thin hands not hesitate to grab it and add a little makeup to thin lips according to the motto that says 'You already have good looks. So fuck it. But your mouth won't have strength. If you don't blush first, it can help add a little more color to your pale face.

And it's another coincidence that can easily help make today a perfectly unlucky day.

When your best work outfit, like a clean white shirt, gets soaked with bright red syrup. Make it sticky all over. Until I had to go back to change into casual clothes immediately after work without any choice.

If everyone thought that these misfortunes would be over. I myself sincerely refuse. Because there is something even more unlucky than this!

The casual clothes that are being worn right now shouldn't even be called casual clothes. It was an old piece of clothing that had been locked and forgotten in the closet. But it must be dug up to receive the evening air out of necessity. Because of the enormous pile of laundry that I thought had already been washed. Instead, it was left in the washing machine.

without even pressing the start button Only detergent and fabric softener are splashed all over the fabric. It was as if he knew what was going to happen and was afraid that I would pick him up and put them on again even though he hadn't cleaned them yet.

A battered, white t-shirt that used to be worn out, and red, long-sleeved, elastic sweatpants that had been folded and stored since high school. Now it's ready to fly. If there is no thin straw rope to hold it in place to solve problems all the time It was picked up and worn even though in normal times I never even thought to look at it.

Plus the fluffy yellow duck slippers that I accidentally forgot to wear outside the bedroom.

Sigh...this is pajamas ready to sleep in. But I can't sleep perfectly.

The sound of fingers tapping on the keys was steady. In the middle of a quiet, desolate atmosphere because there was no conversation between the two people sitting on the benches, there was a sound that could be heard for a while, until I was curious. I took my eyes off the screen and listened attentively.

'Tick'

A soft voice that rose steadily. Never missed a single second. It was as if the hands of a clock were ticking without stopping. Makes me very suspicious

'Who brings an alarm clock outside? It's funny.'

I sneered in my heart. I only thought that I would be deaf. Due to the atmosphere being too quiet until the mind hallucinates But another part of me wanted to ask the people sitting there who didn't know the side of the story whether they had heard the same or not. To be sure that your own mind is still fine.

She was still sitting beside him. He leaned down and looked at the sky in front of him quietly. Until I admired his artist's temperament in my heart.

If it wasn't time to ask anything yet The damned eyes suddenly glanced over and saw 'Red Alarm Clock' who was lying down. As still as a vegetable in her lap, comfortable. With one woman's slender hand gently caressing the clear glass dial.

“A simple alarm clock.” A calm voice sounded for the first time from the person who was still staring ahead. Made me jump with shock.

'Even though I didn't really say anything, why would you know?'

Her pretty face just laughed softly before speaking as if she knew what the person next to her was thinking, "Huh, staring like that is strange."

“Ugh,” I smiled dryly at the person next to me who didn't even look back. “Sorry.”

“..If you want to know, just ask. You won't be able to answer the question just by staring at me.”

"otherwise.."

I didn't wait long to clear my doubts, "Why did you bring it with you?" "

" ..Um, that's it," came the answer. The slender hand on my keyboard was secretly clenched into a fist.

"yes?"

But the pretty face that was looking down at the watch on her lap didn't seem to care at all about the words that had just been said.

The eyes were filled with so many feelings mixed together that it was hard to understand. "It seems like I have to wait for someone who also has a red alarm clock..maybe."

A soft smile curled up on his thin lips before he sent it out for the person sitting next to him to see. Make people smile easily.

'So beautiful when you smile'

“Then I hope to see you soon.”

“Um, thank you, but it seems like I won't have to wait any longer after tonight.”

"yes?"

“I found it here.”

"The one with the red alarm clock, too."

The woman's voice fell into a trance and a sweet smile immediately adorned her face. But it can be understood that right now she is probably in a state of '

Fall In Love’ 

Definitely with someone you just met during the day.

“Is the work not finished yet?” she asked softly, seeing that the short hand under the watch face was slowly moving towards the number 4. That's enough, right? "

“Not really, but probably most of the time,” I chuckled at the strangely contradictory answer.

“Does this include now?”

“Don't miss out on counting.”

A beautiful face nodded in recognition. before glancing at the notebook screen that was open, “It's good to save often.”

“Really?! Forget it, thank you.” A small arrow immediately moved to the top corner of the screen.

"nevermind"

I gave her a big smile as a thank you once again. Before taking his hand away from the keyboard again and shaking his hand away from the pain instead, "What about you? What do you do for work?" "

“Guess,” she smiled mischievously.

"Dancer? Model? "

She shook her head in denial.

"So..are you a star?" "

"...This isn't it." She shook her head again.

"Are you an office worker? "

"...No." She shook her head again.

Or is it an idol? "

She shook her head in denial.

"A singer?"

“Never mind, I'm a student.”

“Huh?!”

'What do you say?? student? '

She laughed loudly with delight.

I looked at the person in front of me in disbelief.

“Is that true?”

“Um, that's true,” the pretty face nodded before speaking in a casual manner, “but I'm going to quit.”

“Are you going to graduate already? I'm happy.”

"No, I'm going to resign."

"…yes?"

“Never mind!” She exhaled loudly. Before speaking in a tone that changed to a soft one, “No one even cared. whether to quit or continue studying?”

"..Just being a troubled child who wants attention.." A soft laugh sounded in his throat, even though he didn't feel the way he expressed it at all. “…sexually appropriate, right?”

“No,” I comforted her softly. "I don't see anything wrong with it. Don't think too much."

"thank you"

"But I'll resign anyway."

"Do you want to tell me? "

“Huh?”

"Maybe talking to strangers would be more comfortable."

"But it will waste your time."

“No problem,” I said casually. “There is no concern for anyone. It's a waste of time.”

“Besides, there isn't much work left. Wouldn't it be okay to rest for a bit?"

"um"

She nodded.

"..thank you." A beautiful face lifted up. After looking at his toes for a long time, “So..please help me.”

A sweet voice slowly began to tell a story, with people sitting next to me listening quietly, making me able to understand some of the problems that were happening. But it probably wouldn't be as good as knowing clearly that The female student sitting next to me at this time I felt incredibly relieved.

It was as if the problem had been something that had been kept in my heart for a long time and had never been spoken about. But now the story has been released from its bonds and has been able to fly away from my heart.

She is a third-year high school girl from one of the academically famous schools in the city. But because my father was a person with a high social standing This made her unable to speak out about her dreams for others to know.

Since childhood, she has dreamed of becoming an idol singer. She loves to sing. She likes to practice dancing in front of the mirror. And she dreams of one day joining a high school acting school.

But her father had planned for her to succeed her in the future. He sent her to tutoring every day. To the point of hiring a tutor to teach at home until the holidays.

She's tired, too tired.

disobedience Endure stress to the point of being uncomfortable This made her a bit unhappy..and in the end she decided that she would resign on the upcoming Monday.

“What do you think?”

“What do you mean?”

“I don't know.” The look in her eyes was very serious. Until it made me somewhat worried.

"I'm sorry I may have said something that didn't make sense."

She frowned lightly.

“But..I don't really agree with this method.”

“It seems like a bit of a blunt approach.”

“So what should I do?”

“Just resign and everything will be over.”

“Yes, but sometimes it might be better to push back for a short period of time to finish school.”

“Even if you force it to the point of being uncomfortable?”

“I'm about to graduate in a few days.”

It turned out that the conversation between us was cut short because it seemed that at this time the female student was really resisting.

"you do not understand"

She spoke softly as her irritated mood subsided somewhat.

“Why do you think I don't understand?” I asked back.

"Because you've never experienced anything like me."

A tall child holding his head

“How old are you now?”

I nod.

“And I'm 26.”

His beautiful face furrowed, not understanding what I was trying to convey.

“I'm not trying to convey that I'm older or show off that I've taken a hot bath before like the adults do. Don't misunderstand.”

“But..26 year old me is seeing something in an 18 year old woman.”

“What exactly do you mean?”

“It means that if that woman is willing to force herself to graduate in the next few months, I'm sure she'll be a perfect idol.” I hurriedly said before someone misunderstood. “And don't think I'm teasing or teasing the idol who didn't graduate.”

“I just want you to try to think of the picture.”

“Let's say you resign. You have to start again from freshman year, which means she has to live with subjects she doesn't like for another 3 years.”

“If you don't like that subject, just study it once. I don't see the need to study again and get a headache."

“So the new beginning should be sometime after now..”

“When she was able to be an idol at will. Without anyone forcing her to study math. It would have been better when she was practicing dancing. Then someone called you to do your homework.”

"understand"

I don't say anything Instead, he gave her a wide smile of encouragement.

“Can I ask for something?”

“Take it.”

"Can I come to the final ceremony?"

I looked at her face in surprise. “Is that all you want?”

“Um.”

“So..you're welcome. I'll be the first to show you my face!”

“I promised.” Her slender pinky finger was raised in front of her face. Made me smile with the cute expressions of the female students. Before my own little finger lifted up and connected tightly with hers.

“Promise.”

It's like a promise. Under the light of the moon at night..

..where is it? The lights shining from the lampposts made this scene not as beautiful and sweet as in the drama.

“Ah..that's true.” She separated her fingers. before speaking as if remembering something, “Son Eun Seo.”

"..yes?"

“My name is Son Eun Seo,” she repeated.

"Nice to meet you." I smiled widely before introducing myself.

“My name is.. "

" Kim Seol-ah / Kim Seol-ah"

It turned out that my name was spoken in unison by sweet voices, which made me startled. “How do you know my name?”

Beautiful face, smiling mouth before speaking in a clear voice causing the owner of the name like me to be confused as well, "I said it must be you!"

“Still the same”

“Who?”

“Hello!” she said in a hushed tone. different from before "Plus, he's an extremely good person."

“You must have forgotten me.”

"excuse me.."

“No need to apologize. I didn't do anything wrong.” She looked down. “Besides, it must have been 4 or 5 years since we haven't seen each other.”

'4 5 years? What was I doing then?'

Memories were heavily recalled. When thinking of the beautiful face of the person in front of us But I don't remember a bit. When have you ever known someone so beautiful?

“Does Brother Eggsy still tease you?” A sweet voice asked of my tall, feisty co-worker in a very intimate manner.

Although it was surprising that the person in front of her knew her best friend. But he agreed and laughed softly, “Axie? Heh, it would be easier to ask for a day when I don't tease you." Until the person listening smiled along with an attitude that looked no less proud.

“It's good that our ideals haven't given up.”

“What do you say?”

“..Five years ago, the first person who planned to prank you was a 13 year old kid like me. participants in the process"

As soon as the person in front of him finished speaking The faintness inside me suddenly seemed to push up.

'The president's son'

is the definition that everyone always uses to refer to this child.

I stared at the beautiful face of the person in front of me in disbelief and couldn't even believe my eyes. Thinking back to 5 years ago

The sweet, beautiful face of the person in front of him quickly popped up in his mind like it was a piece of leather that had been opened and spun. Go back and look again. I could hardly believe that the person in front of me and the person in my memory were the same person.

It's not that she was different then than she is now. Her pretty face still has some childhood features. But her beauty has skyrocketed in 5 years, making her unrecognizable.

I was just a new employee at this company at that time. But instead, a small child who holds the title of son of the company president follows his life all day as if he were going to make a documentary. No matter what you do or where you go, there is always a girl hanging out with you. To the point that people often teased us that we were so stuck together that I was the eldest daughter of the president who had gotten separated from us.

But one day, that young girl suddenly disappeared. There were only rumors that the child was sent to study abroad as planned by the family. It made me feel so lost that we hadn't even gotten to say goodbye yet. We won't see each other again for a long time.

But it wasn't long before his fellow investigator, Eggsy, took over this duty in place of the little kid. Until it made me feel bored as well.

“So still, do you remember?”

“She is the president's daughter.”

She laughed. "Glad you remembered."

"You've grown a lot, Eun Seo."

“I've grown so big that I don't even remember you,” she retorted. “But what if I told you that I remembered you from the beginning?”

“That is too much.”

“Let's be truthful.”

“Yes!” We laughed together by coincidence.

"If you remember then why didn't you introduce yourself in the first place?"

"I wanted to know if you would remember me." She laughed casually, "But as I thought, you don't remember me."

"Shit," I whispered softly, amidst the laughter of the people in front of me.

"But I'm not resigning."

She smiled widely, but didn't say anything.

"So you're not going home? She shook her head.

“Waiting to come back with you.”

“And the president won't mind?”

“Huh, Dad, aside from work, I've never been interested in anything else,” she said with a familiar expression. “Besides, I've been out on my own since 2 years ago. You don't have to worry."

"So? "

"Um, hurry up and get to work."

The sound of the keyboard tapping sounded one last time. before the owner smiled widely with happiness When a new document file is sent to its destination by email at 5:00 a.m. of the day

The bones in the knuckles were flicked until a soft hissing sound was heard, enough to help relieve some of the aches and pains.

But when he turned to the side, he found that the girl who had been chattering loudly as a friend next to her was sleeping sweetly. With the alarm clock held tightly to his chest.

Even though her sleeping position at this time was causing her neck pain, But the aura of good looks has not decreased one bit. Maybe it will multiply. When the eyes are closed and sleepy, revealing the curled eyelashes that ripple, the breath flows in and out evenly.

I stared at the picture in front of me for a while with fondness. Before someone suddenly grabbed the phone and took a picture of the innocence of the person in front of them while they were sleeping.

Black strands of hair falling onto her beautiful face. causing him to have to brush it off gently for fear that he might accidentally disturb someone who was sleeping. I suddenly thought of the past stories between us that were only fun. Until it accidentally made you smile without realizing it.

'Is it a good idea to wake up?? '

“Why are you smiling?” The person who had closed his eyes suddenly opened them unexpectedly. Until the face that was not far away was startled by the observer who was not far away when he heard the sound.

“No, just a little,” I refused.

She smiled brightly. before getting up and twisting the body To shake off the aches and pains “Is the work finished?”

“Well, I sent it too.”

“Wow, that's good,” she teased, clapping her hands in an irritating manner. Until he couldn't help but purse his lips gently.

“So what are you going to do next?”

“Sleep” is the answer that doesn't require a moment's thought. If she had noticed the dark eyes on this pale face,

"It's true, you deserve to sleep," a sweet voice added. before giving a wide smile, "Oh, I forgot..Good morning, Sol-ah."

“Yes..it would be good to change it to good night. Haven't slept yet.” She laughed softly before standing and looking at me as she began to put the scattered things back into place.

"Where are you staying?"

“A condo that is 5 kilometers away from here, maybe?”

"same for me"

If you live 5 kilometers from here like I do. So why do you have to sit around here? I asked out of curiosity. “So what are you doing here, exactly the same person? Why don't you sleep and rest?”

Beautiful face, face down before answering “Just like that. Wait for the person with the red alarm clock.”

“Who would bring an alarm clock outside?”

“Me!”

“Besides you”

“So what do you want to know?”

"how?"

"Stop by my condo for a moment, I'll tell you." A mischievous smile appeared on her pretty face. Until I couldn't help but reach out and slap the hand on his shoulder in annoyance.

“Oh!” He pretended to moan loudly. before bursting into laughter.

Made me almost raise my hand to hit my head and shoulders again. But you have to change your mind and hold your hands tightly instead. Because of the sparkling eyes that you sent Makes me more than double the annoyance Until I thought of raising my hand to strike many more times, and of course if there was a first time, the next time would definitely happen from the machine that was stuck. Cutting off the power at the beginning of the wind would be the best way.

"Let's go home," she said cheerfully. Before I picked up some of the things that were lying motionless next to my body, I carried them myself.

“You can hold it yourself.” I gestured to grab it back. But the younger man's long arms were holding things behind his back, blocking his hands.

“I'm already old. I'll help you myself.”

“Shit!” I folded my arms over my chest in slight irritation. before walking ahead immediately Without even looking back Leaving the tall figure laughing and running after him instead.

We walked side by side in the soft sunlight that began to shine on the path until we could see it as the dim light of the early morning. Plus the orange light of the street lamp posts that shines from time to time.

I decided to stop and buy breakfast from a convenience store. After walking for a short time But because my stomach started to protest softly, I remembered that yesterday's dinner consisted only of coffee.

Inside the store, there was only a young man in uniform. He stood and wobbled. It's like a staggering doll. To the point that customers like us who come to use our services are afraid that they will collapse before they can place their items on the soft-colored counter.

"Welcome," a sleepy voice greeted softly for the two of us to hear, with closed eyes watching from a distance.

It didn't take us long to choose breakfast. before rushing to pay Then walked out of the store. To sit and eat together on a bench a few steps from a convenience store.

A large chunk of cool seaweed rice ball was bitten into his mouth. before drinking the whole box of plain milk Makes me feel full. As a result, the round eyes will appear closed. Because of the heavy feelings that arise

The person next to me did the same. She divided a large piece of smoked sausage into two before handing one to me. Her bright cheeks puffed up from chewing. The bread stuffed with red bean paste was completely eaten. Followed by drinking another big gulp of chocolate flavored milk until the whole box was gone.

And finally, we arrived at a famous condo in an area that can be considered quite luxurious. Because in this area there are only famous or socially prominent people staying. It doesn't surprise me that the son of a famous president would be staying here as well.

“It's about time!” she said before smiling broadly at each other.

"Then I'll go first."

"Wait! " She shouted softly, "I have something to give you! "

But I respectfully refused, "It's okay."

"You can't! Come in first."

A slender hand grabbed my wrist. Before giving a gentle tug, follow him and sit on one of the sofas that are not close. Not too far from the counter.

“Please wait for me a moment.”

Finished speaking, she immediately ran in one direction without the person sitting there able to object.

It made me sit and wait on the chair without any choice, instead I looked around with interest and excitement at the luxury of this condo.

Even though the length of time you made me wait It won't last long. But it makes people like me who haven't slept all night easily fall asleep with cool air conditioning like this, plus the enjoyment of watching the movements of people walking around. The easier it is to sleep.

"Come here," a sweet voice said softly, broken by the panting that had occurred. It was as if the person in front of him had just been exercising recently. A tall figure stood in front of him, covered in sweat. Made me look at it in surprise.

'Don't tell me that. A luxury condo this size doesn't have an elevator. It's really bad.'

She used the sleeve of her t-shirt to brush away the beads of sweat that were streaming down her face in annoyance. before focusing his eyes on the object on his hand Another 'red alarm clock' was exactly the same as the one she carried.

A small lump of coal was placed in front of me with dexterity. Until you can see the steady movement of the tiny needles that can run in complete circles. Before his slender hand turned something around for a moment. Then he smiled happily.

" give "

A palm-sized watch was held in front of me, who sat silently looking at it.

"Why do you give it to me?"

I asked without understanding.

"Well, you'll have a watch too..so I don't have to wait."

“Listen,” a sweet voice said in a serious tone, “For the past 5 years, I've been waiting for you..”

“And right now, the person worthy of receiving the watch is right in front of you.”

“If you refuse, I understand, but please accept it.” The expectant look in his eyes made me think hard.

'Will it be good?'

'Would that be appropriate?'

'So it won't matter?'

'..but try taking the risk one more time and see what will happen.'

The red alarm clock she held tightly was gently lifted out and held in its own right. Until the person standing in front of him couldn't hold back his smile.

“Thank you,” she said, “but you're going to decline, right?”

"I don't know. We'll have to wait and see."

I pretended to check the clock, turning left and right to conceal the embarrassment that was building up at what was happening.

But his eyes saw something that made him suspicious. When the small hand of the alarm clock pointed to the number 3 exactly as if it had been set on purpose.

“3 a.m.”

“And why does it have to be 3 a.m.?”

"Well, I sit on that bench every day at 3 a.m."

'I don't understand one bit. Why do people think about sitting on a bench at 3 am?'

But I chose not to ask this monotonous question like in the past because I expected that the answer would not be much different from before.

“Are you still using the same number?” His slender hand gestured to pick up the thin phone and shake it gently.

"Yes, the same number has never changed."

“Me too,” she said softly. “The same has never changed.”

“But just changed the number.” She laughed softly before the tall figure stood up to his full height, “Aren't you sleepy? Hurry and go back to sleep.”

“Oh, oh, um.” I myself stood up and quickly followed the tall man standing and watching.

She walked me to the entrance. before waving goodbye with a regretful expression “See you later, Seol-ah hyung.”

“Um, see you later, Son Eun Seo.” Before I turned around, Then walked away alone

Stunned!

My phone's message notification beeped softly after I'd walked 10 steps.

01X XXX XXXX :

After 5 years of waiting, I'm really happy to see you again..not really. It's not right to say that.

I must say that I'm glad to talk to you again. Because I see you often but don't dare go in and say hello.

But today it's such a coincidence..

It's as if fate will.. oh no, it must be because of the gods in the alarm clock that accidentally goes off at 3:00 AM every night.

Hey, I'm 18 now..I'm old enough to really know you.

But I also want to make a confession..about resigning, I'm just kidding! Now I'm in a dream idol preparatory school. I'm sorry I had to trick you. I just want to know if you're still as kind as before.

And you really are the same as before!

For today, sweet dreams. I'll protect you from your nightmares!

And then there's the matter of me taking work to do part-time. I'll help tell dad to give a salary increase for hardworking people! As for the person who gave me work orders that made me unable to sleep..ah It's better not to spoil it.

X)

See you again!

PS.

That I'm still the same. You haven't really changed. I haven't been able to change my mind about you either.

'Huh' a smile curled the corners of his mouth that suddenly appeared on his face before he knew it. As soon as I read several lines of text that had been sent over and over again.

'Yes, this child has really never changed.'

-- Thank you for listening to my story --

- THE END -

- ATHOME -

Coincidence brought us together.

No matter what time it is But just meeting each other once is actually quite good.

May everyone enjoy a long night of love with the person you've always waited for.

- Oh I, I'm praying this ain't all a dream -

I love you 3 a.m.