Jaeyi finished scrubbing up after the surgery, the sterile scent of the operating room lingering on her skin.
Her mind still buzzed with the quick paced intensity of the procedure, but something pulled her toward her office.
When she reached the door, she hesitated for just a moment before pushing it open, her eyes immediately drawn to the scene before her.
Seulgi, her head resting gently on her hands, was asleep at Jaeyi's desk.
Her textbooks were scattered around her, her hair falling over her face, a soft breath escaping her lips in steady rhythm.
Jaeyi's heart gave a soft lurch at the sight. She stood there for a moment, watching her, a quiet smile tugging at her lips.
The peacefulness of the moment wrapped around her like a comfort she hadn't realized she needed until now.
Slowly, she walked over, crouching down beside the desk.
She reached out, gently pushing Seulgi's hair from her face, her fingers brushing the soft strands that had fallen across her forehead.
The touch was tender, almost reverent, as though Seulgi was something fragile, something worth cherishing.
Jaeyi straightened up, glancing around for a moment before grabbing a nearby disk.
She slid it into the player, and within moments, the soft strumming of "No One Told Me" by Lucid Fall filled the room.
The melody was familiar, comforting.
It was their song.
Seulgi's favorite, to be exact.
Jaeyi had never really understood the appeal of the song before, but now, every note felt like it was woven with the memories of everything they'd shared.
All that mattered was that it reminded her of Seulgi.
Jaeyi sat down on the floor beside the desk, pulling out some papers and starting to organize them.
She worked quietly, the soft hum of the song in the background.
She could still see Seulgi sleeping there, her head tilted slightly to one side, her breathing slow and steady.
Without thinking, Jaeyi began to hum along with the song, her voice blending with the melody, a soft accompaniment to the peaceful stillness of the room.
Seulgi slowly stirred, the soft hum of the song pulling her from her sleep.
She blinked her eyes open, taking a moment to adjust to the dimly lit office.
Her gaze wandered around the room, then landed on Jaeyi, who was sitting cross legged on the floor, papers scattered around her, humming softly as she worked.
Seulgi furrowed her brow, still half-dazed from her nap.
"Why are you sitting down there?" Her voice was thick with sleep, but the curiosity was clear.
Jaeyi looked up, startled for a moment before a playful smirk tugged at her lips.
"I didn't want to disturb you while you were sleeping," she said, her voice teasing but soft.
Seulgi, still groggy, pushed herself up from the desk, her body moving with the slow grace of someone just waking.
But before she could stand fully, Jaeyi's hand shot out, fingers curling around her wrist.
With surprising strength, Jaeyi pulled Seulgi back down, guiding her gently onto her lap.
Seulgi's breath hitched, her heart suddenly pounding louder than the music.
