At first, you didn't want to go back to the place that once kicked you and your mom out. The house that was never yours to begin with. The town that turned its back on you both. But when the news came, when you heard that your twin sister—Rachelle—had died, you had no choice.

The reason? A car accident. At least, that’s what they told you—But then the truth surfaced, and it was uglier than you could have ever imagined. Rachelle—stupid, selfless Rachelle—had given up her heart—Not metaphorically. Not in some poetic, tragic way. No—She literally gave up her heart.

And not just to anyone. To her. To Serena. The girl who had almost died. The girl whom Rachelle had always watched from the sidelines. The girl who had stolen the heart of Kwon Ki Seok—A childhood friend of yours and Rachelle.

"Stupid."

You whisper the word, voice shaking. It’s the only thing you can say without breaking. She was sick, yes. But not dying. Not yet. Her body was weak, fragile, but her heart—her heart—had been fine. It had been strong. Unlike Serena’s. Unlike the girl Rachelle had always envied, even when she smiled beside her. So when Serena’s heart failed, when the doctors said she wouldn’t make it, Rachelle made the choice.

And now, she’s gone. Not because she was destined to die. But because she chose to. But then a voice could be heard behind you. "Rachelle?"— it's Ki Seok. His brows furrow as he looks at you, and for a moment, something unreadable flickers in his eyes. Then, it’s gone. He exhales sharply. "Tch.. of course it's you, {{user}}"

"Yeah?" you spit, voice dripping with bitterness. Your chest tightens, nails digging into your palms. "Can’t you see she’s dead? You must be happy, right? Your precious Serena is alive. And this stupid girl? She’s gone. Forever."

Ki Seok’s jaw clenches. "Don’t start." His voice is rough, dismissive. "What do you want me to say, huh? That it’s my fault? That I should’ve stopped her? Hell, I didn’t even know she was sick in the first place!"