Min Yoongi

You probably think I'm weird now.

That I fell in love with someone that quickly.

Love is that feeling?

Feeling where your stomach turns when you see them.

So that's love....

Or that's what I think love is.

And now you're judging me.

Making the me feel bad.

I am who I am.

And I feel what I feel.

And....

I might be falling in love with her.

With Ara.

Because she's giving warmth in my heart.

Might.

"Might."

So chill.

I'm wondering how she found me.

Why was she at that beach?

Was it a coincidence?

I should ask her.

"A-Ara?" I call her name softly.

"Yes, Yoongi?"

"Why were you at the beach...th-this late?" I ask while fiddling my fingers under the table.

Her giggles make me look up.

"Yoongi, that is my favorite beach. Well...from a long time ago. I just thought today was a good day to visit it after all this time. It was a sign from God because you needed help." Ara responds lovingly while stirring.

I nod, staring at her.

She is so calm.

Talking to me.

"Alright. We are finished." Ara cheers and brings over two bowls.

"It's really steamy." I break into a smile and fan out the steam. "It smells good."

Food.

It's been a while since I had home cooked food like this.

"Take a bite, but be careful." Ara takes her spoon and sips on her soup.

Ara jumps in her seat and squeals. "IT'S HOT! REALLY HOT! FIRE IN MY MOUTH!"

I burst out laughing, unintentionally.

It feels so good to laugh.

I miss this goofy feeling.

Ara is funny.

She's cute.

I like that.

I like that a lot.

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I take a first bite of the noodles and I cover my mouth in shock.

"What's the matter, Yoongi?" Ara asks.

"This is.....really really good." I whisper and continue to eat.

Ara laughs happily and continues to eat too.

Bae Ara

He's loving it! That's awesome! That means it's working!

Do you feel weird being with someone this random?

No, Yoongi isn't random. He asked for help and I'm helping him. It's called "courtesy".

We finish eating and Yoongi wiped his mouth with a napkin like a royal man.

"Where did you learn your manners?" I ask while picking his bowl up.

"I watch how humans act, Ara. I finally have a reason to act like them." He answers with a shy smile. "Let me help you."

Yoongi follows me to the sink and turns on the water.

"I'll wash and you rinse." He says calmly.

I smile. "Ok."

I watch Yoongi wash the dishes and he looked very normal. Very humam-like.

He wasn't pale anymore.

Maybe he was fine all along. He just needed a kick in the butt.

I start rinsing the bowls and Yoongi was finished already.

I could see him watching me closely while I finished putting away the dishes.

"Is there anything else?" Yoongi asks while sitting on the couch.

I sit next to him. "Well, it's almost midnight. Aren't you tired?"

Yoongi looks away and sighs. "I'm always tired, but I can't sleep."

"Do you feel scared?"

"No, I gave up that feeling months ago. I just can't turn off my mind. It's an obstacle I am not willing to jump over." His eyes wonder around like they don't know what to settle on.

I tilt my head. "Sleeping is very important, Yoongi. It's like eating, it gives you energy. Come on."

I hold out my hand and he takes it slowly.

"Where are you taking me?" Yoongi asks nervously.

"I'm taking you to room with a bed. So you can be comfortable." I explain.

Yoongi was quiet afterwards...

Min Yoongi

Her room.

Her bed.

Sleep.

This is where she sleeps.

I used to try to sleep on a big piece of cardboard in the warehouse.

This is really different.

"Just lay down here." Ara orders and I obey.

"This bed is really comfortable." I comment awkwardly while laying still.

She smiles. "That's good."

Are starts covering my body with blankets and warmth was taking over my body so quickly.

It was a happy invasion.

But somehow...

It wasn't strong enough to engulf my mind too.

"Can you try to sleep?" Ara asks in a soft whisper.

I nod and close my eyes.

Thoughts are piling in now.

And I can't stop it.

It won't stop.

Life.

Death.

Will sleep kill me?

Is this a trick?

Is she messing with me?

It can't be.

The food was delicious.

Really good.

I wonder how long I get to stay with her.

Will I never see her again when I am revived?

Will I revive?

I slowly open my eyes and see Ara looking through her device.

"Ah, still awake?" She giggles and puts away her device.

I shyly smile and nod. "My mind won't shut off."

"I think I know something that would help." Ara says and exits the room.

I wait silently.

Bae Ara

He wasn't calm.

He wasn't relaxed.

He needed help with that.

I walk back into the bedroom with a blanket.

My favorite blanket.

It's not girly.

It's like a cloud.

It can make anyone sleep.

It's that comfortable.

It helped me when I was having terrifying troubles at night.

My parents gave me this when I was having daily nightmares. And when they weren't there to cuddle me to sleep.

My mother would tell me...

“It resembles a pair of arms protecting you from the outside thoughts trying to keep you from slumber. Giving you warmth in not just your body, but your heart too.”

"Yoongi." I sing as I enter the room.

He was sleeping.

He was in an awkward position though.

I hold in my laughter and walk over to him.

I take away the blankets that were making him uncomfortable and place the blanket over him.

"Sleep well." I whisper and ruffle his hair.

Tomorrow will be a better day

Yoongi.

Boy meets _____
Boy meets warmth