𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑡𝒉𝑒 𝐻𝑖𝑔𝒉 𝑆𝑒𝑎𝑠 /𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑛𝑔

ᥴꫝꪖρ𝓽ꫀ𝘳 𝓽᭙ꪮ

The two friends, Hyunjin and Seungmin, assisted the wounded pirate boy in standing up from the ground. Jisung, aware of the risks, voiced his concerns, "We need to hide him. The clothes he's wearing will make him a target if the village sees him.”

The pirate boy looked at Jisung, his expression a mix of gratitude and wariness, as Hyunjin and Seungmin supported him on either side.

Jeongin chimed in, "I have a jacket that might help, right?”

"Perfect," Jisung agreed, "Just cover his clothes with your jacket. It's large enough to conceal his identity, at least until we figure out a safer plan.”

Jeongin swiftly removed his jacket and draped it over the wounded pirate boy's clothes , effectively shielding his face from view. The group, now a makeshift trio of friends and an unexpected ally, moved cautiously through the village, avoiding prying eyes.

As they reached a secluded spot near the outskirts, Jisung took a moment to assess the situation. "We should find a secure place for him to hide while we figure out how to treat his injuries and keep him safe.”

Hyunjin, scanning the surroundings, suggested, "There's an old storage shed near the edge of the village. It's not used much, and we can keep an eye on it.”

The group, guided by Hyunjin, led the wounded pirate boy to the forgotten storage shed. As they entered the dim space, Jisung felt the weight of responsibility settle on his shoulders. The wounded boy, hidden beneath Jeongin's jacket, remained silent,

As the group entered the dim storage shed, the wounded pirate boy concealed beneath Jeongin's jacket, a sense of urgency filled the air. Jisung's friends exchanged knowing glances, silently acknowledging the responsibility that now rested on Jisung's shoulders.

Hyunjin, Seungmin, and Jeongin, recognizing the gravity of the situation, spoke in unison, "Jisung, you take care of him. We'll go find a doctor we know. Someone we can trust to keep this quiet.”

Jisung, though initially hesitant, nodded, realizing that this unexpected alliance required careful handling. "Be quick, and be careful. We can't let the village know about him.”

As his friends departed to seek medical help, Jisung turned his attention to the wounded pirate boy. In the dim light of the storage shed, he could see the pain etched across the boy's face.

"I appreciate your friends helping," the pirate boy murmured, his voice revealing a mix of gratitude and exhaustion.

Jisung, feeling the weight of responsibility, replied, "We can't let anyone suffer alone. But we need to be cautious. The village may not understand.”

The wounded boy, his eyes reflecting a complex mixture of emotions, nodded in understanding. As Jisung tended to his immediate needs, offering water and attempting to make him as comfortable as possible, the minutes stretched into an anxious wait.

As Jisung tended to the immediate needs of the wounded pirate boy in the dimly lit storage shed, a fragile understanding seemed to settle between them. The pirate boy, with a hint of vulnerability, broke the silence, "My name's Lee Know. Thank you for helping me and your friends .”

Jisung, realizing the importance of trust in this delicate situation, nodded in acknowledgment.

Lee Know's eyes reflected a mix of gratitude and apprehension. "I don't want trouble for you or your friends. I just need a chance to heal and find my way back.”

Before Jisung could respond, the sound of approaching footsteps and hushed voices reached their ears. Hyunjin, Seungmin, and Jeongin returned with a middle-aged man who wore the insignia of a trusted village doctor.

"We found Dr. Park. He's discreet and trustworthy," Seungmin assured, as the doctor examined the makeshift treatment Jisung had provided.

Dr. Park, a man of few words, assessed Lee Know's wound with a practiced eye. "It needs proper care, but he'll recover with time.”

Jisung, relieved by the doctor's assessment, asked, "Can you keep this quiet? We don't want the village to know.”

Dr. Park nodded, "My loyalty is to healing, not gossip.”

As the doctor tended to Lee Know's wound, Jisung's friends lingered in the background, their expressions a mix of concern and curiosity.

After the examination, Dr. Park addressed Jisung and his friends, "He needs rest and care. I can arrange for a secluded place for him to recover.”

Seungmin added, "We'll help in any way we can, Jisung.”