Healing Hearts with Hia (JimmySea fanfic)

Capturing Light and Shadows

As the years passed, Sea gradually learned to bury his past and immerse himself in the present. The pain of leaving Thailand and Jimmy behind was still there, but he found ways to keep it at bay. He dove headfirst into his studies, becoming one of the top students in his college. His academic success was not just a measure of his intelligence but a testament to his determination to build a new life in London.

To distract himself further, Sea joined the college's photography club. Capturing moments through his camera lens became a therapeutic outlet, offering him a way to see the world in fragments and focus on the beauty and stories within each shot. Photography gave him a sense of purpose and a new community to belong to. It helped him channel his emotions into something creative and constructive, providing a temporary escape from the lingering thoughts of Jimmy.

By the time Sea finished college, he had carved out a place for himself in London. His parents, let him decide his next steps. After much contemplation, Sea decided he wanted to stay in London. The city had become his new home, a place where he could continue to grow and explore new opportunities.

Sea applied to several universities and was thrilled when he received an acceptance letter from one of his top choices. Now, as a first-year university student, he felt a renewed sense of excitement and possibility. The campus was vast and vibrant, filled with people from all over the world. It was a place where he could reinvent himself and start fresh.

It was during a photography seminar organized by the university that Sea met Book, a senior who quickly became a mentor and friend. Book was passionate about photography and had an eye for detail that Sea admired. During the seminar, Sea watched in awe as Book discussed the technicalities of different cameras, lighting techniques, and the art of storytelling through images.

After the seminar, Book approached Sea, having noticed his keen interest and the questions he had posed during the session.

"Hey, you're Sea, right? You asked some great questions back there. Are you thinking of pursuing photography seriously?" Book asked, his tone friendly and encouraging.

Sea smiled, feeling a genuine connection with someone for the first time in a while. "Yeah, I've been really into it since college. It's become more than just a hobby for me."

Book nodded, his enthusiasm evident. "That's great! Photography is a powerful medium. If you ever need any tips or want to collaborate on a project, just let me know. I think you'd be a great addition to our team."

From that day on, Sea and Book began to spend more time together, exploring different aspects of photography and sharing their work. Book's guidance and friendship became a bright spot in Sea's life, helping him to see London and his future here in a new light.

As Sea navigated his first year at university, he found himself slowly but surely letting go of the weight he had carried from his past. The memories of Jimmy and his life still surfaced from time to time, but they no longer held the same power over him. With every new photograph he took and every new experience he embraced, Sea was building a future that was his own, one that was rich with promise and free from the shadows of yesterday.