A cute blind soul || Soulmate AU || BTS OT7 x reader

CHAPTER 7

"The name is Jin," the man responded, his voice carrying a hint of curiosity. Selia's smile widened, as she welcomed the resonance of the name within her being.

"Selia," she introduced herself, savoring the sweet exchange of their names, as though a subtle connection had been forged between them.

The peaceful atmosphere was abruptly interrupted by the shrill ring of a phone, resonating through the air before either Selia or Jin could utter a single word. Selia's keen ears identified the source of the sound as Jin's phone. Apologetically, Jin informed Selia that he had to leave immediately due to an emergency. Selia's face displayed a forced smile, her grip on the white cane tightening to the point where her fingers turned pale. She didn't want Jin to go, but she knew she had to hide her true feelings. With a heavy heart, she simply replied, "It's alright, have a nice day." Jin reciprocated the well wishes, but it was evident that neither of them truly wanted to part ways. Nevertheless, Selia made the painful decision to continue walking towards the park, which was now only a few corners away.

As Selia walked, her mind was flooded with conflicting thoughts. She couldn't understand why her instincts were urging her to turn back. It was perplexing, considering she had never experienced skin-to-skin contact with anyone. Just yesterday, her aunt had emphasized the importance of avoiding such contact, explaining that it could lead to severe illness and the need for constant proximity to each other. Selia's confusion grew, causing her head to throb with an intensity that threatened to send her collapsing to the ground.

The weight of the situation pressed heavily upon Selia's mind. She was torn between the desire to follow her instincts and the fear of the potential consequences. The conflicting information she had received from her aunt only added to her mental anguish. How could her mind be urging her to go back when she had never engaged in the forbidden act that could result in dire illness? The headache intensified, causing Selia to feel as though the ground beneath her was swaying, threatening to knock her off balance.

Despite the pain and confusion, Selia's determination to reach the park remained steadfast. She knew that succumbing to her instincts without any logical basis could lead to disastrous outcomes. Suppressing her inner turmoil, she focused on putting one foot in front of the other, determined to reach her destination. The throbbing in her head persisted, but she refused to let it deter her from her path.

Each step forward was a battle against her own mind. The conflicting thoughts and the pounding headache threatened to overwhelm her, but Selia's resilience and the knowledge of the potential consequences of her actions pushed her forward. With every passing moment, the park drew nearer, offering a glimmer of solace and respite from the internal struggle she was facing.

In the face of uncertainty and the physical pain she was enduring, Selia's determination shone through. She was willing to endure the torment in her mind and the strain on her body in order to adhere to the rules and protect herself and others from the potential dangers of skin-to-skin contact. As she finally reached the park, a sense of relief washed over her, momentarily easing the burden she had been carrying. However, the lingering headache served as a constant reminder of the internal battle she had fought and the sacrifices she had made to ensure her own safety.

Amidst the clamor of a bustling park, Selia sat on a metal bench, her headache ebbing away as she basked in the serenity of the environment. She was an outcast, shunned by most, yet in that moment, she felt an unusual sense of tranquility. The babble of foreign tongues and the merry shouts of children soothed her, as did the chirping of birds.

Despite her isolation and insecurities, the blind woman felt a glimmer of hope in the park. Though the voices around her were foreign, they carried a sense of kinship that she craved. The chirping of birds and the laughter of children acted as a salve to her soul, quieting the cacophony of doubt that usually plagued her mind.

It was as if the park had become her sanctuary, where the judgmental gazes and mocking whispers of the outside world dissipated. The blind woman felt as if the park was a haven where she could simply be, unencumbered by societal expectations or labels. It was a moment of reprieve, an oasis of calm in a world that was often unkind to her.

While the park offered a moment of solace for Selia, it did not erase the underlying sadness she felt at the loss of her parents. Their graves served as a poignant reminder of the void they had left in her life, and she grappled with the reality that she was now truly alone in the world. Yet, she also realized that the park had given her something that she had longed for - a sense of belonging and acceptance.

Though Selia found solace in the park, her isolation remained a persistent reality. She felt adrift in a sea of people, separated from them by her disability and lack of connection. Yet, the simple act of listening to the sounds around her had become a source of comfort, a way of feeling connected to the world.

The park was a respite for the blind woman, a space where she could experience the world on her own terms, without the constraints of her disability. As she listened to the sounds around her, she began to feel a sense of connection to the community around her, a sense of belonging that had long eluded her.

As Selia navigated the familiar path to her aunt's home, her mind wandered to the solace she had found in the park. The busy streets were no longer a hindrance, but rather a reminder of the vitality of the city. The crossings that once seemed daunting were now manageable, as if the sense of connection and belonging she had experienced in the park had given her a new level of confidence and determination.

As Selia stepped into the warmth and familiarity of her aunt's home, she couldn't help but feel a sense of relief and excitement. Her declaration of having met a second soulmate was met with a beaming smile from her aunt. "Tell me all about it," the aunt said, ushering Selia inside and offering her a cup of tea. Selia recounted the events of her day in the park, describing the chance encounter that had led to this unexpected revelation. Her aunt listened attentively, hanging on to every detail of the story.

Selia's aunt's reaction to her news was one of genuine joy and vicarious fulfillment. The aunt's own experience with soulmates, or lack thereof, colored her understanding of the significance of this discovery. In a sense, the aunt's response underscored the universal longing for meaningful connections, as she recognized that having multiple soulmates was a desire shared by many.

The aunt felt compelled to elucidate a vital concept to Selia: the notion that engaging in skin-to-skin contact is entirely permissible with the soulmates. This physical closeness does not bear any negative connotations; it is merely a requirement for sustaining life during the initial twenty-four hours after meeting one's soulmate. Beyond this critical period, maintaining proximity to one's soulmate becomes essential, as a more extended duration of such intimacy is necessary to facilitate temporary separations without enduring discomfort. At this moment, Selia's aunt grappled with a touch of self-interest, choosing to retain this information within herself.