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[itzcandy]

Back To You

Rumi stood frozen, the letter still trembling in her hands.

Meet me at the park.

It couldn’t be.

It shouldn’t be.

Jinu was… gone. She had seen him give up his soul to save her. She had felt the void he left behind.

But the letter, carried by the blue cat with a tiny crow riding on its head, was undeniably his. Only he would pull something that strange.

The sun had barely set when she found herself pacing the park paths, breath shallow, heart pounding. The air was quiet, the grass damp beneath her shoes. Her eyes scanned every shadow.

Then

"You came."

The voice was unmistakable.

She turned.

And there he was, emerging from behind a tree, glowing faintly like the dusk itself. Wearing a plain white t-shirt that clung to him just right and black pants that sat low on his hips, he looked devastatingly handsome.

His eyes burned soft yellow, familiar patterns etched across his skin.

"How—I... I thought you—" Her voice cracked. The world blurred with tears.

Jinu stepped closer, his smile gentle.

"You set me free," he whispered. "You brought me back."

Rumi’s breath hitched.

She didn’t think.

She ran towards him.

Threw herself into him, arms wrapping tight around his torso, burying her face into the warmth of his chest.

"You're real," she sobbed, voice muffled by his skin. "You're real."

His hands threaded into her hair, holding her just as tightly.

"It’s alright now" , he said

She tilted her head up to him, searching his face like she still didn’t believe it. His eyes glowed like fire.

And then, he leaned down.

Their lips met.

It was soft at first, but when she didn’t pull away, it deepened. Rumi clutched at his shirt, trembling with everything she had held back for so long.

Jinu’s hands slid along her waist, anchoring her to him, guiding her closer until there was no space left between them.

The kiss turned hungry, urgent, desperate. Like they were trying to make up for every second lost in death and darkness. Her tears mixed with the heat of his mouth, as he kissed them away.

She gasped softly when he pulled back just enough to press his forehead to hers.

Rumi’s heart brimmed with joy and relief.

She reached down and gently took his hand. That’s when she saw it.

The bracelet.

The one she had given to him.

It was still there, he was wearing it.

A soft laugh escaped her lips, and another smile bloomed on her face, uncontainable.

"I… um," she began, suddenly shy. Her cheeks flushed a deep shade of red, eyes flickering nervously to his.

"I like you"

"… a lot."

Jinu’s smile widened, he had waited a long time to hear that.

He gently lifted her chin with his finger, bringing her gaze to meet his. Then he leaned in, his breath warm against her ear.

"I like you too." , he whispered

She shuddered from the closeness, overwhelmed yet comforted by his warmth. Her chest felt ready to burst, her heart screaming with happiness even as she tried to play it cool.

Then, he kissed her ear, his lips brushing softly, followed by a playful nibble.

Her breath hitched.

Oh my god oh my god, she thought.

If her heart beat any faster, it might actually explode.

He chuckled low in his throat, clearly knowing the effect he had on her.

"I'll see you again soon," he said, pulling back.

Rumi held his gaze, eyes shimmering like moonlight on water. Her voice came out in a soft breath, full of everything she couldn’t say before.

"I’ll be right here... waiting for you."

Jinu’s smile softened, something warm and reverent in his eyes, like he didn’t deserve her, but would spend forever trying to.

Then, with a final look, he vanished into a curl of violet smoke, leaving the air charged with magic and memory.

And Rumi stood there, heart full, knowing this wasn’t the end.

Just the beginning.

Hope you guys enjoyed. Lmk your thoughts!

love, Candy

[itzcandy]

summer vibes☀️💧🍉