[✓] Solace | JAEMIN

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Jaemin entered the house and saw Ara in the kitchen. She was focused on the food she was making with a little bit of her tongue showing from the corner of her lip. Just like what she did when she was concentrated. It was a habit he had picked on and found himself doing as well.

She would normally cook for him. That only showed that she still cared. But the distance was affecting both of them. 

He dropped his bag on the couch and she turned around, shocked to see him.

Ara: Oh... you're early. Dinner will be ready in- Jaemin?

He had stopped her from speaking when he suddenly hugged her. It was not something he planned on doing. It was very impulsive. 

Jaemin: Can we not be like this?

Ara: Jaemin... I can't-

Jaemin: I don't care if it hurts me, kills me. I would much rather fall to that fate but have you and me become distant. You're literally the only person that I know who cares for me.

She didn't respond, but Jaemin did feel her hug him back. 

Ara: I can't have you hurt... it will hurt me even more.

Jaemin: Please Ara... don't do this anymore... I'm begging you. 

With that Jaemin tightened his hold on her.

Jaemin: Please...

A literal plea at this point.

Jaemin: It won't hurt me when you leave... it will hurt me if you leave without mending this. So please.

She pulled away a little, still in his arms and looked up at him.

Ara: All the deities must be cursing me out right now... for even hugging you.

Jaemin: Who cares about them? ... i bet they're the ones punishing you.

Ara: They are... but-

Jaemin: Well then fuck 'em.

She still didn't look too convinced.

Jaemin: Please...

Ara: I don't think i can love you Jaemin... 

Jaemin: What...?

Ara: I do love you... but i can't love you. I am not allowed to. It can really harm you-

Jaemin: I don't care! Can't you see? I really don't care. Loving you can kill me and i will still thank you for accepting me. 

Ara: We shouldn't...

She whispered but he shook his head. 

Jaemin: Please... just-

With that Ara's hands reached for his face, wiping his cheek; only then did he realize that he was crying. She had glassy eyes too. 

Ara: Its not safe... 

Jaemin: But you're here right? To protect me?

A statement they both were aware could be turned to lies the second the gods decide to make it so.

Ara looked down, a shaky chuckle leaving her lips. She then looked back up at Jaemin with a small smile. Her hand went down to his collar and pulled him closer. 

Ara: I will... I'll protect you. 

Jaemin smiled too, his teeth on display and a chuckle sounding way to good for the two for them. 

Ara: So... aren't you gonna kiss me?

The moment was perfect. A dangerous moment that lost its risk. Their lips were literally crafted for each other. A match for each other. All their worries, thoughts, emotions flew away when they held each other. A moment a little too perfect. 

They were the ones who chose to ignore the risk. But every action had its consequence. And this weighed a bit to an extreme.

So when am i getting a Jaemin?