[✓] Solace | JAEMIN

⇝2.5

Things felt different. Jaemin looked forward to his shift as a resident to end so he could walk back with Ara to the convenience store down the street before finally going home.

It felt elating to him. Them walking side by side. After everything that Ara had told him it was as if the nostalgic feeling of seeing what was always there, only grew. But he did feel like Ara regretted telling him anything. Because her responses had reduced to one word answers. 

Jaemin: Do you want something?

She shook her head but said nothing further which only made Jaemin more agitated than ever.

Jaemin: What are you not telling me?

Ara: Huh?

Jaemin: You're not telling me something... otherwise you wouldn't have started becoming so dry almost as if you regret telling me that you love me-

A throat cleared but Jaemin's eyes stayed on Ara.

Cashier: Are you guys planning to pay or...?

He finally glanced at the cashier who looked confused. Jaemin sighed and bowed to her.

Jaemin: I am so sorry for wasting your time. But we will be leaving.

Ara: But-

He gave the cashier another small bow before dragging Ara out.

Jaemin: You really need to tell me whatever it is that you are hiding.

Ara: Has it ever occurred to you that maybe I am not telling you for a reason?

She snapped for maybe the first time ever. Jaemin stared at her as she looked away for a moment. When she looked back at him though, he couldn't tell what she was thinking or feeling.

Ara: You think you can walk back alone for a little? I will catch up with you in a minute. If you are in trouble, just call out to me, okay?

She didn't let him answer and vanished in a puff of smoke. Jaemin sighed and found himself walking to the bus stop and sitting down there. His house was probably not too far away, but he would rather just wait for her then walk on alone into the night.

He leaned his head on the clean glass and sighed. Ara was literally the most confusing person he had met, but to an extent he could understand why she was the way she was.

Soon enough another male walked by and sat next to him, a bouquet of flowers in his hand.

???: Girl troubles?

Jaemin tilted his head to the taller male who had an absent expression. The man was staring off into the distance before shifting his gaze to Jaemin.

Jaemin: Something like that... You too?

???: I mean... sure. 

Jaemin only hummed, not knowing what to say to the stranger. Suddenly Ara walked by muttering to herself and Jaemin found himself quickly standing up.

Jaemin: Ara!

She turned and looked over, sighing immediately.

Ara: Oh thank god. Why are you...

She stopped when she spotted the other male. Jaemin looked at the male too, who was now smiling, dimples on view. He stood up and almost instinctively Ara stood in front of Jaemin in a protective manner; which warmed his heart. 

Ara: What are you doing here Jaehyun?

Jaehyun: Nothing. Just talking to Na Jaemin. 

Ara: Walk away.

Jaehyun: I thought you wanted to talk. You went to my house didn't you?

Ara: Yeah and there's a reason.

Jaehyun: Which is not speaking in front of Jaemin. 

He chuckled. 

Jaehyun: You've already told him so much. You literally don't care. Then why hide the small information that you are keeping to yourself.

Jaemin looked down at Ara who didn't answer immediately. 

Jaehyun: What's wrong Ara?

Ara: Leave. Get out of here Jaehyun.

Jaehyun: Lovely for you to assume that i would listen to you. But alas, fortunately for you, I have a meeting. I shall go.

He looked back at Jaemin, who suddenly felt nervous, because clearly this Jaehyun was someone like Ara.

Jaehyun: Nice to meet you Jaemin. My Earthly name is Jaehyun. 

He smiled again while Jaemin frowned.

Jaemin: Earthly?

Jaehyun: Yeah well my immortal name is GOD.

With that he vanished in a puff of white smoke. 

Ara: Gosh...

Jaemin: Oh my god...

Ara looked back to meet his eyes.

Ara: What? What happened? Did he hurt you?

He looked down at her.

Jaemin: He is the one you talk to when you glare at the ceiling like a madman!

Jaemin😂 

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