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초단편 영어소설 (영어+한글)
<My Dearest Friend 나의 가장 소중한 친구>
I still remember the day we first met.
우리가 처음 만났던 날을 아직도 기억해.
You were just a tiny, adorable kid, and you gave me a bright smile the moment you saw me.
너는 정말 작고 사랑스러운 아이였고, 날 보자마자 환하게 웃어주었지.
Before I met you, the world was a scary and lonely place.
너를 만나기 전, 세상은 나에게 너무나 무섭고 외로운 곳이었어.
But from the moment you reached out your small, warm hand and held me, I felt safe. I felt happy.
하지만 네가 그 작고 따뜻한 손을 내밀어 나를 안아준 순간부터, 나는 안전함을 느꼈고 행복했어.
Your warm love washed away all the memories of being hurt and abandoned.
너의 따뜻한 사랑이 상처받고 버림받았던 나의 모든 기억들을 씻어주었지.
For the past ten years, we’ve been each other’s whole world.
지난 10년 동안, 우리는 서로에게 세상의 전부였어.
Tonight, I’m lying here, thinking about all the memories we shared.
오늘 밤, 나는 여기 누워 우리가 함께 나눴던 모든 추억들을 떠올리고 있어.
You hid under the blanket with me during thunderstorms, because you knew I was scared.
너는 천둥소리를 무서워하는 나를 위해 담요 속에 같이 숨어줬어.
You told me everything about your day as soon as you got home from school.
학교에서 돌아오자마자 그날 있었던 모든 일을 내게 말해줬어.
You ran wild with me when I was a puppy, and later, you slowed your pace to match my tired old legs.
내가 어렸을 땐 같이 신나게 뛰어놀아 주다가, 나이가 들어 느려진 내 발걸음에 맞춰 천천히 걸어주었지.
You sneaked me extra treats behind Mom’s back, with a wink.
엄마 몰래 간식을 하나 더 주며 슬쩍 윙크를 하기도 했어.
And you whispered, "You are my favorite in the whole world" into my ear.
그리고 내 귀에 대고 "네가 세상에서 제일 좋아"라고 속삭여주었지.
Thinking of these countless memories makes me want to cry.
수많은 추억들을 떠올리니 자꾸만 눈물이 나려고 해.
Tonight, just like every other night, I’m lying right beside you.
오늘 밤도, 언제나처럼 나는 네 곁에 누워 있어.
You always say, "Sweet dreams, see you in the morning" before falling asleep.
너는 늘 잠들기 전에 "좋은 꿈 꿔, 아침에 만나"라고 인사를 하지.
But... if I can't wake up to greet you tomorrow, how brokenhearted will you be?
그런데 말이야... 내일이 와도 내가 깨어나 널 반겨줄 수 없다면, 네가 얼마나 마음 아파할까?
I’m afraid you’ll cry a lot.
네가 많이 울까 봐, 난 그게 너무 두려워.
You smiled so much because of me. I don't want to be the reason you cry.
너는 나때문에 많이 웃었잖아. 나때문에 널 울게 하고 싶지 않아.
Actually, I'm a little scared too.
사실은, 나도 조금 겁이 나.
That’s probably why I keep curling into your arms tonight.
그래서 오늘따라 자꾸만 너의 품을 파고들게 되나 봐.
I’m a bit afraid because I don't know where I'm going.
어디로 떠나는 건지 몰라서 조금 무섭거든.
But the touch of your hand, petting me even in your sleep, feels so warm. It comforts me.
그래도 잠결에 나를 쓰다듬어주는 너의 손길이 너무 따뜻해. 그게 편안한 위로가 돼.
I feel strange. My body feels so heavy and weak.
이상해. 내 몸이 너무 무겁고 힘이 없어지는 느낌이 들어.
It’s getting hard to breathe, and my eyelids are so heavy.
점점 숨 쉬기가 힘들어지고, 눈꺼풀이 아주 무거워.
I have something to tell you before it's too late.
너무 늦기 전에 꼭 하고 싶은 말이 있어.
I will never forget you.
난 절대 너를 잊지 않을 거야.
I will miss you wherever I go.
어디에 가더라도 널 그리워할 거야.
Please, don't cry too much.
부탁이야, 너무 많이 울지 마.
We are always together in our beautiful memories.
아름다운 추억 속에 우린 늘 함께 있는 거야.
Let’s meet again in Heaven, a long, long time from now.
아주, 아주 먼 훗날, 우리 천국에서 다시 만나자.
We'll run free together in the fields of Heaven then.
그때 우리는 천국의 들판에서 같이 신나게 뛰어놀거야.
I love you, my dearest friend... Goodbye for now.
사랑해, 나의 가장 소중한 친구... 이제 그만 안녕...
Flash Fiction
My Dearest Friend
I still remember the day we first met. You were just a tiny, adorable kid, and you gave me a bright smile the moment you saw me.
Before I met you, the world was a scary and lonely place. But from the moment you reached out your small, warm hand and held me, I felt safe. I felt happy. Your warm love washed away all the memories of being hurt and abandoned.
For the past ten years, we’ve been each other’s whole world.
Tonight, I’m lying here, thinking about all the memories we shared. You hid under the blanket with me during thunderstorms because you knew I was scared. You told me everything about your day as soon as you got home from school.
You ran wild with me when I was a puppy, and later, you slowed your pace to match my tired old legs. You sneaked me extra treats behind Mom’s back, with a wink. And you whispered, "You are my favorite in the whole world" into my ear.
Thinking of these countless memories makes me want to cry.
Tonight, just like every other night, I’m lying right beside you. You always say, "Sweet dreams, see you in the morning" before falling asleep.
But... if I can't wake up to greet you tomorrow, how brokenhearted will you be?
I’m afraid you’ll cry a lot. You smiled so much because of me. I don't want to be the reason you cry.
Actually, I'm a little scared too. That’s probably why I keep curling into your arms tonight. I’m a bit afraid because I don't know where I'm going. But the touch of your hand, petting me even in your sleep, feels so warm. It comforts me.
I feel strange. My body feels so heavy and weak. It’s getting hard to breathe, and my eyelids are so heavy.
I have something to tell you before it's too late.
I will never forget you. I will miss you wherever I go. Please, don't cry too much.
We are always together in our beautiful memories. Let’s meet again in Heaven, a long, long time from now. We'll run free together in the fields of Heaven then.
I love you, my dearest friend... Goodbye for now.
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