Soulmates, One Way or Another. | Choi "Zeus" Woo-Je

Prologue.

'The term "Soulmates" never sat right with me. I was told that everyone will eventually have a significant other, someone that will fill in the missing piece in my life. I was told that they will come eventually, appearing in our lives without us even knowing or realizing that they were, indeed, the one for us. Simple thoughts, simple thoughts.'

Laughing to myself, shaking my head and catching the attention of many people in the train I was in. I quickly looked around, ashamed of my random burst of laughter and got off the train quickly. I sighed to myself, unlocking my phone and going through Instagram. I had earplugs in, listening to soft tunes that make me feel at ease. I had a scarf around my neck, layers of clothing on me due to the snowy weather. 'Soulmates, huh?' I thought to myself again. Wonder if I even have one in the first place, or maybe they're dead?! Maybe that's why I haven't met them.

My name is Y/N L/N, 19 years old and my pronouns are she/her. I currently live in Seoul, Korea due to studies. I'm currently studying psychology, a course that I've been wanting to take since I was... middle school, perhaps? I had a rough life, if I say so myself. I have been through a lot of hardships for years, whether it's family issues, relationship problems or even insecurities of my own. Despite having advice and suggestions for others, I somehow wasn't able to get myself to listen to them for once. Being brutally honest to myself, I am quite stubborn when it comes to receiving and listening to given advices. I guess you could say I dug myself into a hole and got stuck too deep, if only I'm able to crawl back out, time will tell eventually...

I'm a hopeless romantic, I've searched for love my entire life... that is, until I got out of a situationship too toxic for me to handle. I told myself (for probably a millionth time) that I will focus on myself and my studies once and for all! Maybe love isn't for me, maybe soulmates aren' real. Soulmates? Pfft- Yeah, right. As if they actually exist, if they did I wouldn't have suffered 19 years of situationships and relationships that failed absolutely miserably!

I sighed, turning off my phone and putting it into one of the pockets on my cardigan. My scarf pulled slightly upwards, covering half of my face as I shivered due to the coldness. Looking at the view of the city, crowded but aesthetically beautiful in its own way. Walking, admiring how Seoul looks. Despite being in this city for a year now, it changes in a way where every sight could look breathtaking, no matter how many times you view it. Groups of friends chattering away, families smiling from ear to ear, children running around with joy. Slowly, a smile crept onto my face. 'Ah, how blissful it is to live in this generation.' I found myself thinking, surprisingly. Taking a deep breath, smiling to myself, 'sometimes, I just need to learn to have a positive mindset. Despite going through a lot of things myself, I need to always remember that there's good in everything'. 

I passed by digital advertisements, none of them catching my eye. I glanced at this one specific advertisement, somehow drawing my attention after 5 similar ones before his. "T1... Zeus?" I read it out softly. It sounds almost too familiar, it rolled out my tongue too smoothly. I observed the advertisement, apparently they're having a E-Sports tournament soon. I've never been a sporty person, let alone someone who plays games. This 'Zeus' guy looks... kinda cute? He looks a bit silly, though. I giggled to myself, finding him more adorable as I kept looking. I shrugged, not thinking much about it. Walking away from the advertisement, a smile still displayed on my face.

Walking towards a cafe that I work at part time due to my semester break, turning on my phone just to activate 'Do not Disturb' mode on and placing it in my bag this time, taking off my earplugs as well and placing them nicely into the respective holders then putting it into hidden space in my bag. I took a deep breath before entering the cafe, opening the door and bells of it ring, signaling that someone has entered the cafe. " Alright, let's get this over with!" I cheered to myself as I entered the back room, changing into my rightful attire and starting the day with a wide and cheerful smile on my face.