𝕯𝖊𝖑𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖙𝖊 𝕯𝖆𝖓𝖈𝖊 | True Beauty

A Growing Bond

The afternoon sun cast a warm glow over the park, painting the landscape with hues of gold and green. Y/N sat on a bench, her sketchbook resting on her lap, lost in thought as she tried to capture the essence of the scenery before her. She dipped her pencil into the sketchbook, the lead gliding across the paper as she carefully outlined the shape of a tree.

"Is that another one of your amazing drawings?" a voice interrupted her concentration.Startled, Y/N looked up to find Seojun standing before her. His hands were tucked into his jeans pockets, and he wore a faint smile that she hadn't seen on him often."Um, yeah," Y/N replied, a slight blush creeping onto her cheeks. "Just trying to capture the beauty of this place."

Seojun looked around, his eyes scanning the tranquil park. "You have a way of seeing things differently," he remarked, taking a seat next to her on the bench.For a moment, they sat in comfortable silence, the rustling leaves and distant laughter of children playing filling the air. Y/N stole glances at Seojun, noting how his features seemed softer in the gentle sunlight. It was moments like these that revealed a side of him she longed to uncover more of.

"I have to admit," Seojun began, his gaze fixed on the horizon, "I never really appreciated places like this. It's strange how you can miss something so beautiful when you're too caught up in other things."Y/N smiled, finding herself drawn to his candidness. "Sometimes we all need a little reminder to stop and appreciate the world around us."Seojun nodded, his eyes meeting hers briefly before he turned his attention back to the scenery. "You're right."

A breeze swept through the park, carrying with it a sense of calm and serenity. Y/N's pencil hovered over her sketchbook, her fingers itching to capture Seojun's profile as he gazed into the distance. She hesitated, battling the urge to act on her impulse."You know," Seojun said, breaking the silence once more, "I've seen some of your art on social media. You're really talented."

Y/N's heart skipped a beat at his unexpected compliment. "Thank you," she replied, her voice carrying a touch of surprise. "It means a lot coming from you."Seojun chuckled, his smile genuine. "I'm not just saying it to be nice. You have a unique perspective, and it shows in your work."Emboldened by his words, Y/N finally let her pencil dance across the page, sketching Seojun's profile with swift yet deliberate strokes. She focused on capturing the curve of his jaw, the way his hair caught the sunlight, and the thoughtful expression in his eyes.As the sketch began to take shape, Seojun glanced at her sketchbook, curiosity evident in his eyes. "Am I the subject of this one?"

Y/N's cheeks flushed pink again, but this time she met his gaze with a confident smile. "Yes, you are. I wanted to capture the moment."Seojun's brows quirked upward, a mix of surprise and amusement in his expression. "Well, I'm flattered."The park around them seemed to fade into the background as Y/N poured her focus into the sketch. She was so engrossed in her work that she almost didn't notice when Seojun shifted closer, his shoulder brushing against hers.

"You're really talented," he repeated, his voice softer this time.Y/N's heart raced at his proximity, but she kept her eyes on her sketch, determined to capture every detail. "Thank you, Seojun."

They sat side by side, enveloped in a bubble of shared tranquility. The sun cast long shadows, and the distant hum of life seemed to synchronize with the rhythm of their breathing.When Y/N finally put down her pencil, she looked at the sketch before glancing at Seojun. Her heart swelled at the sight of the sketch – his features beautifully captured on paper.Seojun turned to her, his gaze intense. "You really have a way of seeing things, Y/N."

A warm smile tugged at Y/N's lips as she met his gaze. "And you have a way of surprising me."As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting an orange glow across the sky, Y/N realized that the park had become a place of shared memories. Their conversations, their moments of vulnerability, and the unspoken connection between them were all woven into the fabric of this serene space.The day was coming to an end, but Y/N's journey with Seojun was just beginning. As they left the park, the sketch tucked safely in her bag, she couldn't help but feel that something beautiful was unfolding – a bond that grew stronger with each shared moment and every whispered conversation.