The Hidden Scar

A Growing Connection

Aera's POV

The school week was becoming a careful balance between maintaining my undercover role and grappling with my growing connection to Jimin and his friends. Despite my attempts to remain detached, Jimin's genuine warmth and the kindness of his friends made it increasingly difficult.

Today, we were back at Jimin's house for our project. The atmosphere in his bedroom was casual, and the steady hum of our conversations made it easier to focus on our work. But there was a subtle tension that lingered, one that I couldn't ignore.

author's pov 

As they took a break, Aera decided to ask Jimin about his living situation. It was a question that had been on her mind for a while. "Jimin," she began, trying to sound casual, "why do you live with your uncle? What happened to your parents?"

Jimin's expression shifted slightly, as if he were grappling with a wave of emotions. He looked away for a moment, collecting his thoughts. "My parents died in a car accident when I was very young," he said quietly. "My uncle and aunt took me in after that. My aunt passed away a few years later, and it's just been my uncle and me since then."

Aera noticed a pained look in Jimin's eyes, as if he was struggling with memories he couldn't fully access. "Is everything okay?" she asked, sensing that there was more he wasn't telling her.

Jimin hesitated, then continued, "I don't remember much about the accident itself. My uncle said it was very traumatic, and I lost some of my memories from that time. Sometimes I try to recall things, but they're just... blank."

Aera's heart ached at his admission. The way Jimin spoke about his lost memories made her realize how deeply his past had affected him. It was hard to reconcile the friendly, talkative Jimin with the fragments of a painful past that seemed to haunt him..

As Aera left, Jimin watched her with a thoughtful expression. Her question about his past had been unexpected, and her reaction seemed genuine. He could sense that she was struggling with something, but he couldn't quite place it. Her concern for him felt real, even if she was still somewhat of a mystery.

After she left, Jimin found himself dwelling on her question and his own fragmented memories. The gaps in his recollection were unsettling, and he wondered if there was something more to those missing pieces. Despite his uncertainties, he felt a connection with Aera that he couldn't easily ignore.

Later that night, Aera reviewed the hidden camera footage from Jimin's office. The photographs and documents she had captured included one of her mother. Seeing her face among the files was jarring, especially given Jimin's account of his lost memories. It made Aera question the connections between their families and the extent of the truth she was uncovering

As she prepared for bed, Aera couldn't shake the feeling of unease. Her mission was clear, but the lines between right and wrong were becoming increasingly blurred. The more she learned about Jimin and his past, the more conflicted she felt about her own actions.

author's note 

here we go another streak haha i actually am happy that i made it because i don't usually stick to the continuation but seeing there are readers i gives me motivation and you know what to do 

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