★﹐정원 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗚𝗪𝗢𝗡．﹗
❝ Five more minutes Jurin, let's just sleep... ❝
✦ ─ During a high school field trip to Jeju Island, Kang Jurin finds herself in an unexpected situation when she is assigned as roommates with Jungwon, her academic r...
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3RD PERSON
AS SHE SAT on the bed, her body curled in on itself, she felt the sharp, stabbing pain of menstrual cramps consume her. Each wave of agony seemed to wash over her, leaving her feeling vulnerable and utterly helpless. She clenched her fists, desperately trying to find some relief, but it was as if her body had betrayed her.
Her eyes fell upon the medication he had given her, a small glimmer of hope amidst the torment. It sat on the coffee table, a stark reminder of his unexpected gesture. She couldn't help but question why he would bother to help her in this moment of need. Their relationship had always been marked by animosity, their interactions filled with snide remarks and cold glances. And yet, here he was, stepping out of his comfort zone to offer her relief.
Moments later, he reappeared, determination evident in his every step. In his hands, he held a heating pad, its warmth radiating throughout the room. The gentle hum of its comforting embrace seemed to envelop her, offering a glimmer of respite amidst her suffering. He approached cautiously, his footsteps muffled by the plush carpet, as if afraid to disturb the delicate equilibrium between them. With a tender smile, he knelt down beside her, his fingers grazing her skin ever so lightly as he placed the heating pad on her lap. The soft touch sent a shiver down her spine, mingling with the sensation of warmth spreading through her body, providing a comforting contrast to the searing pain.
Their eyes locked, a silent connection forming between them that transcended their usual animosity. It was a moment of understanding, an unspoken acknowledgment of their shared vulnerability. In that fleeting gaze, she saw a flicker of genuine concern in his eyes, a vulnerability that mirrored her own.
The question slipped from her lips, her voice a fragile mix of confusion, gratitude, and an underlying hint of vulnerability. "Why... Why are you doing this?"
He took a deep breath, his gaze softening as if searching for the right words amidst the whirlwind of emotions. "I know we've never been on the best terms," he began, his voice laced with sincerity and a touch of remorse. "But seeing you in pain, it just felt... wrong to ignore it. We may not get along, but that doesn't mean I can't empathize and try to make things a little easier for you."
His words hung in the air, their weight sinking into her heart. It was a surprising admission, one that shattered the walls she had built around herself. The skepticism that had guarded her emotions slowly began to give way, replaced by a flicker of trust and a glimmer of hope. She nodded, slowly, her eyes filled with a mixture of gratitude and newfound understanding. "Thank you," she whispered, her voice carrying a sincerity that surprised them both. He simply nodded in response, a soft hum escaping his lips. With a gentle gesture, he held out his hand, silently offering to take the pill capsule from her trembling fingers. She placed it into his hands, the act itself a symbol of trust, before he left, retreating to the kitchen.
As he walked away, a small smile tugged at the corners of his lips, a flicker of warmth gracing his features. His gaze lingered on her for a moment longer, filled with a newfound tenderness that seemed to thaw the icy tension that had existed between them. "Just... take care of yourself, okay?" he said, his voice softer than she had ever heard it before.
She watched him leave to the kitchen, her eyes tracing his movements until he disappeared from sight. The gentle heat of the pad brought her some relief, but it was his act of kindness that resonated deeply within her. At that moment, as she sat there, cradling the pad against her abdomen, she couldn't help but wonder if this small act could be the turning point in their relationship. It felt like a flickering flame amidst the darkness, a catalyst for something different. Maybe, just maybe, their paths were slowly converging unexpectedly, eroding the walls they had built between them and opening the door to a connection they had never imagined possible.
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A\N
Tell me why the whole time I was writing this I was humming cake by ITZY.
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