𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙮 / 𝙥𝙟𝙢

𝙞𝙫

As they reached the end of the alley, Jimin stopped in front of a small, unassuming gate. He pushed it open gently, revealing a quaint courtyard beyond. It was a tiny garden, nestled between buildings, with a single wooden bench beneath a sprawling tree. Fairy lights were strung in the branches, casting a soft glow over the scene.

Y/N's eyes widened in surprise. "This is beautiful... how did you find this place?"

Jimin chuckled softly. "I stumbled upon it during one of my first weeks here, actually. I was lost, wandering around, and somehow ended up here. Ever since, it's been my go-to spot when I need to clear my head."

Y/N looked around the serene space, feeling a deep sense of gratitude for the unexpected moment. It was hard to believe that something so quiet and peaceful could exist in the heart of such a busy city.

They sat down on the bench together, the silence between them comfortable and easy. For a while, neither of them spoke, content to simply enjoy the tranquility of the garden.

Eventually, Y/N broke the silence, their voice soft. "I think... this is what I've been looking for. Not just this place, but... this feeling. This sense of peace in the middle of everything. It's like a reminder that it's okay to slow down."

Jimin nodded, his gaze fixed on the twinkling lights above them. "Yeah. Sometimes we get so caught up in the rush that we forget it's okay to just be still."

Y/N smiled, feeling a deep sense of connection to him. It was rare to meet someone who understood that balance, who could appreciate both the energy of the city and the moments of stillness in between.

"You know," Jimin said after a moment, turning to look at Y/N, "I'm really glad we met today. I wasn't expecting it, but... I feel like we're on the same wavelength."

Y/N's heart fluttered at his words. "I feel the same way," they admitted. "It's strange, isn't it? How sometimes you can meet someone and it just clicks."

Jimin's smile was soft, but there was a certain intensity in his gaze. "Yeah. It's rare, but when it happens... you just know."

The weight of his words hung in the air between them, and for a moment, Y/N felt the world narrow down to just the two of them—sitting together in a hidden garden, under a sky full of twinkling lights, sharing a connection that felt deeper than anything they could explain.

Jimin shifted slightly, his shoulder brushing against Y/N's. "I guess this is part of what I meant earlier—about the city surprising you. You never know who you'll meet or what kind of impact they'll have on your life."

Y/N looked at him, feeling a warmth spread through their chest. "Do you think... we meet people for a reason?"

Jimin's eyes softened as he held their gaze. "I do. I think people come into our lives when we need them most, whether we realize it or not."

Y/N felt a lump form in their throat, the sincerity in his voice resonating deeply. They had come to Seoul looking for something—a fresh start, a chance to reinvent themselves—but maybe, just maybe, what they had really been searching for was this: connection, understanding, and the sense that they weren't alone in the journey.

As they sat together in the quiet garden, surrounded by the soft glow of the lights and the gentle rustling of the trees, Y/N realized that the city didn't feel quite so overwhelming anymore. With Jimin by their side, it felt like they could take on whatever challenges lay ahead. There was something about him that made the world feel a little less daunting—a little more full of possibility.

And for the first time since they had arrived in Seoul, Y/N felt truly hopeful for what the future might hold.