[✓] Solace | JAEMIN

⇝3.6

Jaemin slowly opened his eyes and sat up with a groan, a heavy feeling on his chest. But his mind was occupied. The image of Ara crying was still burned into his head.

???: You're awake.

He turned and saw Jaehyun sitting behind a desk. Jaemin slowly stood up only then taking note of his appearance. He was translucent and he felt light. He was still in his resident clothes with blood splattered on it.

Jaemin: Where am I?

He breathed out.

Jaehyun: My house. 

Jaemin: Shouldn't I be... in the Lost City as Taeyong said?

He stared at Jaemin with a sharp glare. 

Jaehyun: I have not decided where you or Ara will end up yet. And technically you fall under the qualification of a Death as well.

He said while opening a file.

Jaemin: Where is Ara? 

Jaehyun: Wherever she is, it shouldn't matter to you-

Jaemin: IT DOES! WHERE IS SHE?

He looked at Jaemin again.

Jaehyun: You have some nerve raising your voice at someone who's going to decide where both of you are about to end up.

Jaemin: You think I give a damn?- 

Jaehyun: Are you going to pull some "let her go and give me all the punishments, please"?

Jaemin blinked in confusion because he was going to do that.

Jaehyun: Don't even bother. Ara has done enough of that. And she does deserve punishment. 

Jaemin: Please... Just let her go... I'm begging you.

Jaehyun sighed and closed the folder. He got up and walked around around the table to lean against it, looking at Jaemin with those eyes again. 

But Jaemin didn't back down. He glared back. 

And he thought Jaehyun would snap but instead he sighed again, eyes softening. 

Jaehyun: Fine. I'll give you a deal instead Jaemin.

Jaemin: What deal?

Jaehyun: A personal deal, so if i find you going around, spreading it, I'll actually banish both of you. 

Jaemin: What's the deal?

Jaehyun: I'll make you a Death.

Jaemin: A Death?

Jaehyun: Yes. And I will reincarnate Ara's soul. Her soul still has the capability to live eight more times. I'll write her fate and I'll decide everything. She will be your first human. 

He stepped forward. 

Jaehyun: And i will make it hard for you. But you have to show me that she still loves you even if the roles are changed. You will have your memories. But she shall not. But I can only reincarnate her once and actually get away with it. Do this and I will let you two live in peace. You can be Death, she can be in hell or heaven so you can see her when you wish to. So... are you up for it? 

Jaemin: If I can't do it?

Jaehyun: If you're going to doubt your love for her like this, i will finish both of you.

He raised his fingers to snap.

Jaemin: No wait! Okay. I'll do it.

Jaehyun dropped his hand and walked back around the table, taking a new file. He closed his eyes while placing his palm on the file. It suddenly glowed golden, lighting up the entire room in the same colour. Jaemin could feel the goosebumps rise.

I have to do it. For her. For us.

The light decreased down and Jaehyun opened his eyes. He stared at Jaemin for another moment, seemingly contemplating.

Jaehyun: Welcome to the job, Death 7218540939, also known as Na Jaemin. 

Oh? Rolls switched?