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Fell down an ATLA rabbit hole so expect most of the material to come from me to be Bender!Kpop (BTS and NCT) focused for a while, sorry but not really🤷🏼‍♀️
[7:27 pm]
“I promise, I will come back to you. I’ll always come back to you.”
Waterbender!Jimin takes your hand in his, warmth seeping from his skin to yours as his fingers graze over the chilled flesh. Instead of forcing yourself to look in his eyes, you allowed your gaze to follow the movement, his touch numbing your body to the point you couldn’t even feel the tears slip from your eyes. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. You’d just announced your engagement a mere 3 days ago. Now the nations were plunged back into war, repeating old mistakes and taking your happiness with it. How could the universe be so cruel, to give you something as amazing as Jimin’s love and then snatch it away like it was nothing? It wasn’t fair.
“Why do you have to go? Another could take your place.” Selfish. You knew it wouldn’t sway his mind, even before you saw his face fall. You both were incredibly passionate and loyal to your nation, taking pride in your people. You felt guilty for even suggesting it. His hand gently slips under your jaw to cup your cheek, thumb brushing away the droplet as it descended down your skin. You finally looked at him, truly looked, and saw that even after your cruel suggestion, there was not a sliver of disappointment cross his features. Instead, the light that shone from him enveloped you in its warmth, pulling you closer, savoring the last bit of contact with your love you’d have for Gods-knows how long.
“You know why. It’s my duty to protect our home; to protect you.” Jimin nuzzles his face to yours, his nose softly brushing yours to calm you. He knew exactly how to relax your nerves and curb your worries, no matter how much you wanted to dwell on them. It felt like both hours and milliseconds before a general was calling for warriors to make their way to the boats. This was it, he’d be leaving for war and you wouldn’t know where he’d be, how he’d be, or when he’d be back. Terrifying thoughts tried to pry their way into your mind but you pushed them away. Jimin was strong, fearless, but also wise. If anyone could take care of themselves through this, it’d be him.
So, with a final press of his lips to yours, the taste of him both sweet and sour as he parted, he grabbed your face in his hands and offered the best smile he could.
“I love you, more than there are people on this earth and stars in the sky.” Offering the lamest attempt to return his smile, you let the tears flow freely as he backed away, fixing the bag draped over his shoulder.
“I love you too, and I will through this war, across oceans, and through every lifetime.”
The horn signaling departure blared as the boats began their long journey to the war front.
Your words would keep Jimin company on the road ahead.