𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙮 / 𝙥𝙟𝙢

𝙞𝙞𝙞

Y/N and Jimin continued walking in comfortable silence, the sounds of the bustling city fading into the background as they meandered through quieter streets. The night air was crisp, but the warmth of their shared conversation seemed to keep the chill at bay. The glow from streetlamps cast soft pools of light on the pavement, and Y/N felt an unexpected sense of calm wash over them.

"I've always believed that places have a way of revealing themselves slowly," Jimin said, his voice barely above a murmur. "When I first moved here, I thought I knew what I wanted out of Seoul. But the more time I spent here, the more I realized that the city had its own plans."

Y/N glanced at him, intrigued. "What do you mean?"

Jimin smiled thoughtfully. "It's like... you can come here with all these expectations—what you want to do, who you think you'll become—but Seoul doesn't always care about that. It's a city that tests you, surprises you, and in the end, it shows you parts of yourself you didn't know were there. Sometimes, you have to let go of the plan and just let the city guide you."

Y/N pondered his words, feeling a sense of recognition. The idea of control, of having everything figured out, had always been a heavy weight on their shoulders. But maybe, just maybe, there was something freeing in the idea of letting go and allowing the city—and life—to unfold naturally.

"I like that," Y/N admitted. "I've always been the kind of person who needs to have everything mapped out. But I'm starting to realize that plans can change. Maybe I need to stop trying to control every step."

Jimin nodded, his eyes twinkling in the dim light. "Exactly. And besides, some of the best things in life are the surprises."

They turned a corner, and Y/N noticed that the street they were on had transformed into a narrow, cobblestone alley. The buildings here were older, their brick facades adorned with ivy and softly glowing lanterns. The atmosphere was quieter, almost intimate, as if they had stumbled into a hidden part of the city.

"Wow," Y/N breathed, taking in the sight. "This place feels different from everything else we've seen tonight."

Jimin grinned, clearly pleased with their reaction. "This is one of my favorite spots. Not many people know about it—it's kind of a secret hideaway."

Y/N felt a sense of wonder as they walked further down the alley, the noise of the city fading into the background. There was something magical about the space, a peacefulness that was rare in a city as large and vibrant as Seoul. It was as if the alley itself was offering them a moment of stillness, a chance to catch their breath in the midst of all the excitement.