Meant to Be {prologue}
4 January 2011, 16:46
“Kiseop honey, while you’re out, could you grab some milk? If you don’t get this in time, it’s fine. Love you.”
The opening of grocery store doors.
4 January 2011, 17:02
“Yo, Kiseop, it’s Soohyun. So, were we going to still go drinking tonight? Just wanted to check. Call me back, bud.”
The pacing down aisles, eyes peeled.
4 January 2011, 17:14
“Kiseop, it’s Kibum. Even though I know you already know that… you’ve been gone a bit longer than I expected for just some eggs, bread, and milk. Just wanted to make sure you’re okay. I know the weather is kind of bad. Call me back, please. I love you.”
The sound of frantic shuffling. Metallic smell. Dizzy. Click.
4 January 2011, 18:47
“Kiseop, it’s Kibum again. It’s been two hours… where are you? I’m really worried. I hope you’re safe… Call me back, ASAP. I love you.”
A frantic leap of faith, the smell of gunpowder.
4 January 2011, 20:37
“Uh, Kiseop. It’s Soohyun again. We’re supposed to meet Xander at the bar in a bit so… just wondering if you’re still goin’. Call me back, dude.”
Shattering glass, panicked screams. Boom.
4 January 2011, 20:55
“Kiseop. Answer your phone, damnit. Are you okay…? I love you… please, call me back… you know how I worry…”
The distant sounds of sirens, frightened tears, blood. Another phone call.
4 January 2011, 21:20
“Is this Kim Kibum?”
“Yes… who is this?”
“This is the Seoul Police Department. We’re going to need you to come down to the station for a few minutes.”
“What happened? Is something wrong?”
“We’ll explain it when you arrive.”
4 January 2011, 21:27
“What if he’s dead, Kevin?”
“No, no. I’m sure he’s fine. Look, do you want me to go with you?”
“…Please.”
“I’ll be over in a few.”
Kibum waited patiently for Kevin to arrive.
4 January 2011, 21:36
Kevin arrived and got Kibum in the car. The drive was silent on the way to the station.
4 January 2011, 21:49
Upon arrival at the police department, Kibum was notified that he would have to identify a body. Instantaneously, he collapsed on the floor in tears, knowing that it was his dearest Kiseop.
Two minutes later, he eyed the corpse of his lover for the last time.
“Kiseop honey, while you’re out, could you grab some milk? If you don’t get this in time, it’s fine. Love you.”
The opening of grocery store doors.
4 January 2011, 17:02
“Yo, Kiseop, it’s Soohyun. So, were we going to still go drinking tonight? Just wanted to check. Call me back, bud.”
The pacing down aisles, eyes peeled.
4 January 2011, 17:14
“Kiseop, it’s Kibum. Even though I know you already know that… you’ve been gone a bit longer than I expected for just some eggs, bread, and milk. Just wanted to make sure you’re okay. I know the weather is kind of bad. Call me back, please. I love you.”
The sound of frantic shuffling. Metallic smell. Dizzy. Click.
4 January 2011, 18:47
“Kiseop, it’s Kibum again. It’s been two hours… where are you? I’m really worried. I hope you’re safe… Call me back, ASAP. I love you.”
A frantic leap of faith, the smell of gunpowder.
4 January 2011, 20:37
“Uh, Kiseop. It’s Soohyun again. We’re supposed to meet Xander at the bar in a bit so… just wondering if you’re still goin’. Call me back, dude.”
Shattering glass, panicked screams. Boom.
4 January 2011, 20:55
“Kiseop. Answer your phone, damnit. Are you okay…? I love you… please, call me back… you know how I worry…”
The distant sounds of sirens, frightened tears, blood. Another phone call.
4 January 2011, 21:20
“Is this Kim Kibum?”
“Yes… who is this?”
“This is the Seoul Police Department. We’re going to need you to come down to the station for a few minutes.”
“What happened? Is something wrong?”
“We’ll explain it when you arrive.”
4 January 2011, 21:27
“What if he’s dead, Kevin?”
“No, no. I’m sure he’s fine. Look, do you want me to go with you?”
“…Please.”
“I’ll be over in a few.”
Kibum waited patiently for Kevin to arrive.
4 January 2011, 21:36
Kevin arrived and got Kibum in the car. The drive was silent on the way to the station.
4 January 2011, 21:49
Upon arrival at the police department, Kibum was notified that he would have to identify a body. Instantaneously, he collapsed on the floor in tears, knowing that it was his dearest Kiseop.
Two minutes later, he eyed the corpse of his lover for the last time.