paper airplane (English version) - friends

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We have to seize the opportunities and live the moment. Because we don't know, maybe it's the only and last chance.

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Time passes quickly.

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A phrase we often repeat... when we sit with ourselves and drown in the depth of our memories... We might recall small details that no one else remembers... because they were an unforgettable part of us... making us feel as if a long time has passed... yet at the same time, it passed so quickly.

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As if all those long years were just yesterday.

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And thinking this way while flipping through the pages of our memories indicates one thing... it shows our maturity and deeper understanding of life, as thinking starts to take up more space in our lives.

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We pause to reflect on our past selves, our younger souls.

And here, the meeting with them differs from one person to another.

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Some have a gleam in their eyes, longing for the past and wishing to return to their old selves... perhaps because they were happier or more confident.

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Some gaze with confidence, seeing the achievements they never thought they could reach.

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Some see no difference at all between their past and present selves and may not even feel that time has passed.

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And then... some do not like either version of themselves... seeing both as stained with darkness, without features.

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Thus, life brings changes that no one expected, but they often come as a reaction to an action or an event.

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However... while we cannot change the past because it is gone... we can work on creating and achieving what we want in the present, which will become the past for a future that is yet to come.

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So, we must work to ensure that the changes happening to us are for the better by seizing opportunities.

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Speaking of opportunities, Eileen decided not to close the doors in Arthur’s face and to give a chance for... friendship? She didn’t know, but she decided to move forward and let time decide the fate of the world created by the meeting of their worlds... their opposite and contradictory worlds, like light and darkness...

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But so far, the atmosphere between them was calm and comfortable for Arthur.

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As for Eileen, despite making her decision, she was still afraid of what might happen in the future and what fate had in store for them.

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But why all this fear of relationships and such pessimistic thinking? Everything has a reason... So what could be the cause of this fear and anxiety?

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No one knows...

Except for Eileen...

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Returning to the notion that time passes quickly, here is December, about to lower its curtains to bid us farewell and bring a new year—

To create new memories and cherish the old ones.

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And speaking of change and memories,

Who would have expected that this December would bring many new things into Eileen’s life?

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Warm and bright things?

Or rather, to be more precise—a bright person...

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Lately, the sun boy had become close to our heroine, accompanying her to work in the morning and taking her home in the evening—

On his bike or on foot together.

And they often spent weekends wandering around......

And most of the time, silence was their third companion.

But it wasn’t an uncomfortable or awkward silence...

It was that peaceful and reassuring silence—

Where each was immersed in their own thoughts yet felt the presence and warmth of the other nearby...

Knowing they were not alone, which dispelled the gloomy and lonely air of walking alone.

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Thursday, December 20

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7:30 AM

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Arthur waited at Eileen’s doorstep so they could walk together as usual, humming his familiar tune while gazing at the dark clouds, his hands tucked into his pockets due to the cold weather.

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He turned with a smile when he felt light taps on his shoulder.

He knew it was Eileen’s way of catching his attention.

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«Good morning. Did you sleep well?»

«Good morning... Not really...»

«I’m sorry about that. I hope our walk before work will lift your mood a little.»

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Before Eileen could reply, Arthur took off his scarf and wrapped it around her neck.

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«It’s really cold today. Wear this... Why didn’t you dress warmly? You’ll catch a cold.»

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Eileen said nothing. She lowered her head, shuffling her shoe against the ground, practically drowning in her oversized coat and the scarf wrapped around her, covering half of her face—leaving only her nose and eyes visible.

She looked utterly adorable.

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Arthur interlocked their hands and tucked them into his pocket before starting to walk, with Eileen beside him, making no comment about what he did.

After all, it wasn’t the first time he had done this.

It seemed to have become one of his habits, a habit Eileen found warm and endearing.

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After a few minutes, Arthur stopped at the bridge overlooking the river.

Eileen stopped as well, lifting her head to look at his face.

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He was gazing at the sun, still in its early rise, its rays reflecting in his blue eyes and finding their way through his golden locks.

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He remained still, watching the sky... while Eileen watched him.

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Until he turned his face, locking eyes with her—falling into the depth of her dark irises... and Eileen sinking into the ocean of his blue gaze.

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Staring into each other’s eyes had also become a habit—

A habit where they found comfort, peace, and many unspoken questions...

And a lot of feelings as well...

Complex yet sweet emotions for both of them.

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«I'll be busy for the next few days... Sorry, I won’t be able to walk with you or take you to work... So... I hope you take care of yourself and stay safe on your way.» Arthur started, without breaking eye contact.

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«That’s okay. People get busy with work sometimes... Um, take care of yourself too... and don’t overwork.»

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Eileen’s voice came out soft and slightly hoarse from her long silence.

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«Thanks for your concern... But Eileen, I don’t work yet... I’m still in university.»

«You’re still studying?!» Eileen spoke in surprise.

«Yeah... Medicine... It takes more years of study.»

«So, you want to be a doctor.»

«Mm, yeah, I guess... Anyway, let’s go before we’re late.»

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Arthur said his last sentence after tapping Eileen’s cold, red nose.

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They resumed walking quietly, each lost in their thoughts, until they unknowingly arrived at the company building.

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Arthur pulled their hands out of his pocket, but before Eileen could separate them, he tightened his grip and said—

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«... Umm... Are you free on New Year’s Eve? ... I mean, if you don’t mind... What do you think about going out and having some fun around the city... buying some things and gifts... you know, what people usually do at the start of the year with their friends?»

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Eileen focused on every word he said—until he reached the word "friends."

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Did Arthur really consider her a friend?

That was new to someone like her...

She didn’t know whether to be happy—since she had no friends—

But why did she feel a little bad about it?

These were new emotions she was experiencing for the first time...

Like... disappointment?

But why?

No one knows.

Not even Eileen...

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«What people do with their friends?»

«You don’t want to?» Arthur tilted his head slightly, lowering himself to her eye level.

«No... Actually, I don’t mind... I want to.»

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Arthur smiled widely, his angelic dimples appearing.

«Alright then, it’s a deal. No backing out, okay?»

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Eileen nodded in agreement, then released their hands and waved at him before heading toward the entrance.

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Arthur watched her until she disappeared inside, then left—excited about their upcoming meeting, happy to have taken the first step in this relationship.

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As for Eileen, she couldn't quite understand her tangled feelings.

But she couldn't deny that she was looking forward to New Year's Eve—

For the first time in a long while.

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