[✓] Solace | JAEMIN

⇝4.6

Jaemin watched as Ara fixed her hair in the mirror.

Ara: I don't even want to go.

Jaemin: Then don't go.

Ara: You know that I can't do that.

She chuckled and faced him.

Ara: How do I look?

Jaemin: Pretty... like always.

She froze, eyes widening a fraction. But she dropped the shock and nervously laughed.

Ara: Can you even randomly flirt with me like that?

He stood up from the couch and took a step closer to her. She gulped a little but didn't bother moving away.

Jaemin: It is not random. And I hate that you have to dress so prettily for him.

He whispered but it had effects like never before on Ara. His eyes spoke more than they should have. She didn't know why but Jaemin seemed to be serious about her in a way she didn't understand. But she felt something. An undeniable pull.

Jaemin: They're here.

With that he vanished. The next second a knock sounded on her door. She faced the door, not wanting to leave. Not wanting to see Daesung of all people.

The knock came again. This time Ara just let out a deep sigh and opened the door, finding Daesung in proper clothes and behind him stood her father, looking as grim as ever.

Daesung was smiling in this spot for the first time just because of her father's presence. He always had that face on in front of the elder man.

Ara: Dad. Daesung.

Mr. Park: We don't have time for greetings. Let's go.

Daesung: Of course, sir. Ara?

He extended his arm for Ara. He always preferred being sweet around her dad. Whereas her father just rolled his eyes and started walking to the elevators.

Daesung turned to Ara his polite smile falling. His feared eyes stared around her apartment and Ara couldn't help but chuckle.

Ara: Afraid of a spatula flying to you?

She asked while stepping out and closing the door.

Daesung: This place is haunted. Everyone else might think I'm crazy but you were laughing when i was attacked.

Ara smiled, clearly getting on Daesung's nerves.

Daesung: I'm serious-

Ara: I don't know what you're talking about.

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At the charity event, Ara smiled for all she could. Though after an hour or two into the event when Ara finally got to stop socialising and could finally sit down, she immediately thought to her Death.

Jaemin was in her mind the entire time. When she danced with Daesung, all she could do was think about the two of them dancing in her living room. She wished it was him holding her and not Daesung who seemed to be just wrong in doing everything.

She sighed and played with her dress for a while, until she was disturbed by someone sitting next to her. She looked up but honestly had never seen him before. She doesn't remember seeing him ever but he gave her a knowing smile.

Ara: Hello. Are you a business man? An entrepreneur? A CEO?

???: Well I am the boss of something. So... You could word it like that, yes.

Ara: Okay...?

???: Its been a while, Ara.

Ara: Respectfully, I do not know you.

???: Of course. 

He stared at her for a moment, a longing look in his eyes.

Ara: Excuse me?

???: We can have introductions later, Ara. Can you call for Jaemin? Your life is in danger.