JM : It was not your fault.
She could once again look straight into his eyes. Jimin had a sense of affirmation in his remark for it to reach her in sincerity and not seem some blank words. Dan Hwa's eyes had a soft glisten, receiving them just how they were intended.
JM : If my opinion matters, that is my take.
All these time, the kins, the neighbors, everyone who learnt the truth blamed her without a hesitation. Called her names, cursed her existence as a demon child who doomed her own life-giver.
Those detrimental mouths were constantly there to remind her of her reckless behavior. And that, she was not a conscienceless toddler to blatantly breach the road rules. They even commented how resentful her mother must've been towards her daughter while counting her last breaths.
Despite that, her family and especially Mr.Baek never once held her liable. The father tried in his best power to protect her from all the harms and chaos that ensued after the catastrophe. Nonetheless his care simply couldn't console her. It could not reach her reserved heart.
Jimin's words reminded Dan Hwa of her father's. A certain twinge of affliction soured in her heart. Realizing that, her father did not take her side simply because he had a nurturing role in her life. And that she was actually capable of being guilt-free.
Jimin, that evening, gave her the unbiased answer she had always silently craved for.
The song slowly filled the silence. Tears now more prominently visible in her eyes. To shield their flow, Jimin embraced her, ever so gently.
JM : Even though we are aware of the disclaimers, sometimes we don't realize the gravity of them.
They stretched apart and Jimin once again guided her figure into some elegant moves. Dan Hwa, this time, very obediently followed along to reach that immense level of oblivion she newly discovered was possible. A peculiar void and space where nothing mattered. A complete apathetic and unconcerned state of mind.
Everyday, past regrets and the duels of present, conspired to strangle her tomorrows. They brutally consumed every breath of air she inhaled, leaving her to suffocate. She experienced such constraints rip free from her one by one. For she was alleviated to such heights of repose that they couldn't reach her anymore.
JM : Sometimes we are too overwhelmed by our emotions, we fail to take some basic heeds.
A swift one-arm tug towards him, pulled out a soft gasp from Dan Hwa as she impacted with his body. Their faces came in plain sight, her arm now resting on his chest.
Jimin sharply twisted their bodies to the side, concluding the step tastefully. With that snatch, the lazy knot in her hair unfurled, letting the restrained lock cascade into its natural fall. As if a theatrical undertone was cued right that instant.
The scarce light hitting Jimin's features so intricately, Dan Hwa could not take her eyes off him. Who knew the grey of shadows could be so enthralling. He likewise shared a serene gaze back into her gleaming sight.
JM : And that's okay.
The right amount of hush delivered by the dusky voice, struck her heart with a tickle.
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Fanfiction"Equality seems unjust to those accustomed to privilege : a painful curse." • • • Park Jimin(박지민) and Baek Dan Hwa(백단화) meet at the psychiatrist's cabin for the first time. But was it really the first? Both had everything they chased for : money...
