"I'm sorry that my day seems kind of lame compared to everyone else." Namjoon sheepishly smiled, "But I wanted to take you to a place that always makes me feel better. It's in Dduksum. There's a beautiful view of the river."

"It's okay, I don't think it's lame." Nari replied, "Besides, I really like nature."

"There's also something else that I think we should do tonight," Namjoon handed Nari his phone with a website pulled up on it, "There's a firefly festival that starts as soon as the sun sets. I think it would be fun for all of us to go."

She nodded, "Yeah, that does look fun. Let's do it."

Although the train was exciting a couple days ago, Nari just wanted to sleep. They left soon after dinner and the motion of the train combined with her full stomach made everything seem like it was moving too fast. She let out a big yawn as the fluid movement slowly cleared her head. Namjoon had said that the trip was going to take almost an hour, right? So maybe he wouldn't mind if she closed her eyes for a bit.

"You getting sleepy, darling?" Namjoon said, causing Nari to open her eyes in surprise and manage a small nod. The boy smiled, "We won't be there for a little while, so you can sleep if you'd like to."

The girl closed her eyes, subconsciously resting her head on her older companion's shoulder. She wondered what made this place that he was going to show her so special. She wondered if it was anything like her tree at the orphanage.

Namjoon protectively put his arm around his delicate companion and placed a light kiss on her nose, making a soft smile form from the girl's lips.

Love can heal all wounds, He told himself, especially the ones that can't be seen. We'll be the ones, I'll be the one, to help you heal.

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"Whoa, it's so pretty." Nari gasped as the pair stopped at a clearing on the mountain, leaving a spectacular view of the world below.

Namjoon chuckled, "I know, right? I knew you'd like it."

She cautiously wandered out to the edge to get a better look. The rest of the world seemed so small, like it could fit in the palm of her hand. Trains made their way across the town like slithering snakes and the collage of rooftops seemed to go on forever. Of course, there was a breathtaking view of the Han river. Nothing could make today any better than this, Nari decided.

"This is my favorite place in the whole world." Namjoon said and placed a gentle hand on her shoulder, "When I'm sad or upset I always come here and my troubles seem to melt away." He looked up to the slowly setting sky and managed to crack a small smile, "I've never showed anyone this place before, but out of all the people in the world, I know that you would understand why it's so special." Namjoon looked Nari in the eye, "Can I ask you a question? Are you happy with us?"

Nari nodded enthusiastically, "Of course I am! I'm really happy." She paused, remembering back to the conversation she had with Suga a few days ago, "And for the first time in my life I think I feel......loved."

"I'm so glad to hear you say that." Namjoon grinned and sat down, "Sit, Nari. I want to talk to you about something."

The girl sat down next to him, "I have some things I want to say too, so can I go first?" She took a deep breath, "Namjoon, why did you choose me?"

"Well, it's kind of abstract." The boy admitted, "I've met a lot of people in my life and sometimes there are those special few that touch your heart in a way that you can't describe." Namjoon smiled softly and drew the girl closer to him, placing a supportive arm around her shoulders, "You were so little, Nari, and there were these bruises all over you; like you'd break from the slightest touch."

"Really?" Nari asked, "I looked that bad? What was I like back then, Namjoon?"

"You were cute," He answered immediately, "Cute but in a sad kind of way, you know? I wanted to scoop you up and take you away from that orphanage and all of the awful things in your past, I wanted to give you a new life then and there."

"But...why didn't you?"

Namjoon paused for a minute before replying, making sure he chose his words carefully, "After Aecha took our picture I told you that I had to go, and you cried so hard that you fell asleep in my arms. I knew in that moment that you were meant to be mine. But if you cried like that every time I had to leave, it would hurt. I would just be taking you out of one place that didn't have time for you and putting you into another. It wasn't fair to either of us." His voice softened, "I'm so sorry. It's okay if you're mad at me, Nari."

"I'm not mad," The girl shook her head, "I was just a little confused, that's all. But I understand now. You always meant to come back for me." She quickly kissed Namjoon's cheek and then immediately buried her head in his chest to hide her reddening face, "I'm sorry....I can't just say it like you guys can. I can't."

"It's okay," Namjoon assured her, "One of my favorite things about people is that everyone shows love in different ways. You trusting me enough to even just be close to you, it means so much to me." His voice softened, "Nari, darling, I love you. You don't need to say it back. I will always know that you love me."

"I don't even know how I lived before." Nari whispered, "How did I even exist without knowing that love felt like?" She clung tighter to his shirt, "I never want to go back to that."

"You'll never have to." The boy answered, "You're our family now. Family doesn't give up on eachother. We're here for you no matter what happens."

"But my parents didn't love me. They abandoned me. And none of my other family wanted me either-"

"Hey!" Namjoon said sharply, "Don't talk like that. Dwelling on the past never leads to anything good, I can promise you that. Look at me, okay?" He placed a hand on the girl's cheek, "Nari, I know we haven't really known eachother for very long, but you're one of the most important people in my life. You're so sweet and loving despite all the things you've been through. I can tell that you give it your all to trust us."

He chuckled and gently wiped a tear from the corner of her eye, "Don't cry, darling. This is supposed to be a happy day. You're with me, the person who loves you more than anything else. Unconditionally." Namjoon looked up at the orange and pink sky above them, "Did you know that in English your name is pronounced lily, like the flower? And do you know what lilies symbolize?" The boy smiled and he placed a light kiss on her forehead, "Love. They symbolize love. You see Nari, you were made for love. It's even in your name."

Nari suddenly pulled away and wiped her eyes, "M-made for love." She whispered, "I'm made for love."

The girl stood up and walked over to the edge of the clearing where she could see the soft sunset reflecting off the tranquil river. "I'm made for love." She repeated quietly, and then louder, "I'm made for love!"

"You know, that's one of my favorite things about this place." Namjoon walked over to where she was standing, "Sometimes in order to believe something you need to hear it from yourself first." He cupped his hands around his mouth and shouted, "EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OKAY!"

Nari grinned and took a deep breath, "I'M MADE FOR LOVE!"

"THE PEOPLE I CARE ABOUT ARE HAPPIER BECAUSE OF ME!"

"I'M MADE FOR LOVE!"

"NO ONE IS PERFECT! I'M ALLOWED TO HAVE FLAWS AND IT'S OKAY TO LOVE MYSELF!"

"I'M MADE FOR LOVE!"

"I'M DESERVING OF EVERYTHING I HAVE!"

"I'M MADE FOR LOVE! THERE ARE PEOPLE THAT LOVE ME AND I LOVE THEM TOO!"

Nari collapsed on the soft mountain grass, her throat raw and breathing heavy, but she had never felt better. For the first time in her life she truly believed in herself. She believed in the words she said with all her heart.

"Namjoon," The girl said, catching the attention of her companion, "Let's go home."

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