Addicted to You | Lovely Runner fanfic

CHAPTER 7: EXTRAORDINARY YOU

Im Sol is gnawed by insecurities, Sun Jae reassures her that it's her extraordinary inner qualities that draws him to her.

Im Sol sat at her cluttered desk, surrounded by storyboards and scripts, Sonaki, playing in the background. As she listens to the song Sun Jae had written for her, her mind wandering back to the twist of fate that had brought her and Sun Jae together again and again across different lifetimes.

Sol had always considered herself ordinary in appearance, a fact she often mused about while gazing at the mirror. Yet, what truly set her apart was her vibrant personality, a quality that seemed to attract people to her effortlessly.

Among those drawn to her was Ryu Sun Jae, a towering figure in the world of acting, whose presence turned heads wherever he went. Im Sol often found herself questioning why he had chosen her out of all the glamorous women surrounding him.

Standing at a modest 5'3", she often felt dwarfed by Sun Jae's imposing 6'4" frame, with a presence that resembled a Greek God. She never quite understood why Sun Jae chose her. In every life they had lived, in every era they had crossed paths, he had loved her with a depth that seemed to transcend time itself. Yet, each time they met, doubt gnawed at her heart.

As she is lost in the depths of her thoughts, she didn't hear Sun Jae approach until she felt his strong arms wrap around her from behind. His embrace was warm and comforting, a familiar touch that grounded her in the present moment.

"What were you thinking about?" Sun Jae murmured softly into her ear, his breath sending a shiver down her spine. She could feel his concern, his genuine curiosity about the thoughts that had furrowed her brows.

Im Sol turned slowly within his embrace, facing him with a mixture of hesitation and longing. Sun Jae's gaze was steady, his eyes searching hers for answers she wasn't sure she could articulate. She took a deep breath, feeling the weight of her insecurities pressing against her chest, begging to be released.

"Sun Jae-ah," she began tentatively, her voice barely above a whisper. "I sometimes wonder... why me?" The words hung in the air between them, heavy with vulnerability.

Sun Jae turned to her with a soft smile, his eyes reflecting years of love and admiration. "Im Sol, you've always been the one," he replied, his voice steady and sure. "In every lifetime, in every era, I've fallen for you deeper and harder than before. It's not about how you look or what others think—it's about who you are, the essence of you that transcends time."

Sun Jae regarded her with a soft smile, his gaze tender yet filled with a quiet resolve. He gently took her hands in his and said, "My love, it's not about how you look or whether you fit some ideal. It's about who you are—the way you light up a room with your laughter, the way you stand up for what you believe in, the way you make everyone around you feel seen and heard."

He took her hands in his, his touch warm against her skin. "You're not just ordinary, Sol. You're extraordinary in ways that defy explanation. You make life brighter for everyone around you, including me."

Sol listened intently, her heart swelling with emotion. Sun Jae continued, his voice steady and unwavering, "You see, love isn't about fitting into someone else's expectations or standards. It's about finding someone who sees the extraordinary within you, even when you can't see it yourself. And that's why I chose you, because you're the one who makes me feel alive in a way I've never felt before."

Tears welled in her eyes as she looked at Sun Jae, seeing him not just as her present love, but as a soulmate bound to her across lifetimes. Their love story wasn't confined to a single era or a fleeting moment—it was an epic saga woven through the fabric of time, defying logic and expectation.

Im Sol listened, her heart swelling with gratitude. In Sun Jae's eyes, she saw a reflection of her true self—a woman whose inner light shone brighter than any physical attribute.

From that moment on, she embraced her uniqueness with a newfound sense of pride, knowing that her worth was not defined by societal standards or comparisons. Together, they would navigate their insecurities and fears, forging a path forward guided by the extraordinary bond they shared.