Destined destination : the abyss of Death

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It has been 2 weeks that the group could enjoy their hiatus. JK was so excited when the announcement was made. He did not really take a rest for almost 7 years, since his debut as one of 7 members of the K-pop idol group BTS. He remembered sometimes back then when he was a trainee, leaving his family at age 13 and stayed alone in Seoul. It was just like yesterday. He spent all his youth for training and working, and felt so proud about it. After 7 years, they finally get some certain success in their career. The company suddenly announced a long vacation for them this year, as the biggest gift for their 20s, allowed them to do whatever they want as young ordinary people. JK came back right away to Busan, to see his family and friends. Since day 1, he muted all the apps, calls or messages related to work. He really wanted to be such ordinary like every boy in Korea.

"What do young people do during their 20s ?", he asked his brother when they are staying on the sofa, reading manga and waiting for their mom to finish cooking the dinner.

"Huh ? Well, just normal things, you know... Like enjoy time with family and friends, try new challenges, learn a new language or skill, and... fall in LOVE !", his older brother answered while giggling, looking at him with teased eyes.

JK also smiled, patted him jokingly. But deep down, this was also what he thought about and wished to experience. "Love...", he murmured. He actually had not been in any serious relationship ever. Start working at very young age, he put all his energy to stages, performances and music. And even if he had any second thought, he did really not have time for it. He wondered if he could be in a real relationship, due to his busy schedule. He sighed silently.

"Hey, these 2 months of vacation might be your chance, who knows ?", his brother blinked. "Anyway, you're only 22, don't worry too much. What happens, happens. There is always a reason for it".

JK nodded. He stopped thinking. What mattered now was that he should have enjoyed every second of this precious hiatus.

"Boys, dinner is ready. Ask your father to join !", their mom's voice from the kitchen.

"JK, after eating, let your brother and father do the dishes. You should prepare for your departure tomorrow. You guys take the train at 6:30 in the morning, right ?".

JK nodded. His 2 best friends and himself decided to go on a trip together. It was only a small trip of 4 days and 3 nights to Achasan mountain, but he could not wait for it. A real trip with no camera, no missions, only relax and healing time. The destination was also a small village which was not really interested by tourists, so it must be not crowded at all.

This night, JK went to bed happily, hoping tomorrow to come faster. He did not know, it was the destined destination.

3 days of holiday came quickly to an end. The last day in this village, JK wanted to go to the top of the mountain again, although they have climbed once on the first day. They decided to go there at the end of the day, before sunset. However, at 5PM, all the 2 friends were so tired, and resigned from their engagement.

"Are you sure you still want to go there ? It must be dark in 1 hour and maybe we'll be struggling while going down. Also, I am so tired of all the activities we have done today. And we have climbed once, that's enough, right ?", his friend tried to convince him giving up of the plan.

JK, after thinking for a moment, decided something that he's never done before : "It's okay. I'll go alone then. You two can get back to the hostel and have dinner without me".
He sounded so firmly, making his friends so confused and worried. "Are you mad at us ? Why do you have to climb this mountain ?". JK smiled : "I am not mad at all, you fool. I am not tired, and just want to stick to what I planned. Also, I never do climbing alone and always dreamed about achieve this, as a self-challenge. During this vacation, I really hope finish all what I want to do, as young ordinary people during their 20s, even if it is a bit crazy or stupid. Just let me do it once".

His two friends looking at his sparkling eyes, knowing he really wanted to do it, then nodded : "OK. Take care of yourself then. Call us if something happens to you and when you get back. We'll see each other tomorrow to get back to Busan. The train is at 2PM".

After saying goodbye to his friends, JK started going to the mountain and climbing. He really wanted to go up there once again, before come back home. He missed the feeling while staying on top of the mountain, inspired all the fresh cool air at higher altitude. This is a way to feel completed for this trip. Right, what he was looking for, was to be completed. And fortunately that he was so firm for this decision, which lead him to the destiny of love.

Staying on the top of the mountain, JK looked at the sun that would be set in no longer. The panoramic view was amazing. And the most wonderful thing was, he was the only person being here at this moment. It gave him a feeling like he really owned this moment, and this whole beautiful landscape.

Suddenly, he heard a big noise and a scream on the right side, not so far from his place. Someone was slipped from the top...

"Help ! Please, help !", a girl's sound, not loud but so desparated. JK ran to the place and looked for her. The sun became to going down, so it was not very clear to see things.

JK found her trying to hold a branch of tree, helping herself from falling down.

"Take my hand !", JK gave his left hand, lowing his upper body.

The girl looked into him, tears all over her face. She tried her best to catch his hand, but was too weak to hold the tree with only one hand : "I can't... I can't". She started to cry, her voice trembling and cracked. JK felt like a fire was burning his heart at this moment. He heard the brach which she held started to cracking.

He did not hesitate, going down more to reach the girl. He took one of her hand and looked straight into her eyes.

"Do not let go of my hand ! We can do it !".

He used all his strength to lift her up. He was a little surprised by her weight. She was so light. He, however, was too strong while taking her up. Because of his strength, after being lifted, she fell into his chest, and be rounded by his arms. The two of them sitting, being sticked to each other, breathed so heavily, still could not believe that they have just fought against the Death.

JK seemed to hear his heart still pounding non stop. He almost stopped thinking for a while. All he could sense now, was the sweet floral scent from her hair. Very light. Just nearby him. But also far away. His hands trembled. A thrill suddenly went through his whole body. "What is this kind of feeling ?".

Opened his eyes, he got back to reality. He let go of the girl and asked her : "Are you okay ?", using English, because she also spoke this language before.

She did not reply, but nodded. She seemed to be still in shock. She did not look at him, and kept staring at the ground.

JK wanted to say something, but forgot all the English words he has learned. The silence started to overwhelm them. Finally, the girl raised her head, looked into JK and told him, this time in Korean : "Don't worry about me. You can come down first. Please leave me alone for a while". JK widden his eyes, he thought she was a foreigner, althought she had an Asian apperance, then hearing her speaking perfectly Korean, he was a bit surprised. She turned her head and seemed to be in her own universe. JK stayed still for a while, then told her : "OK. So I am going down now. Just make sure that you do not stay here so long. It will be dark very soon". She did not reply.

JK turned around, starting to go back.

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