Episode 5: A New Beginning

 


Episode 5: A New Beginning

Arson handed Jae-ho a towel and some dry clothes. “Take a bath,” he instructed, his tone still sharp but less harsh than before. “You’ll get sick if you stay like that.”

Jae-ho nodded and disappeared into the bathroom. As he washed away the mud and grime, he couldn’t help but feel grateful. He didn’t know why Arson had come back for him, but it meant everything.

After his bath, Jae-ho joined Arson in the small kitchen, where a simple meal awaited him. Jae-ho sat down, his stomach growling as he took a bite of the warm food. For the first time in a long while, he felt safe.

Arson sat across from him, watching silently. “So,” he said after a while, “What’s your story?”

Jae-ho looked up, his heart heavy. “I don’t really have one,” he said quietly. “My parents died when I was little, and my relatives abandoned me. I’ve been living on the streets ever since.”

Arson’s expression didn’t change, but there was a flicker of something in his eyes—perhaps understanding, or maybe sympathy. “And your powers?” he asked.

Jae-ho shrugged. “I don’t know how to use them. They just… happen.”

Arson nodded, deep in thought. He didn’t say anything more, but he understood. Powers weren’t easy to control, especially for someone who had no one to guide them.

“Get some sleep,” Arson said, standing up. “You can stay here for now.”

Jae-ho blinked, surprised. “Really?”

Arson rolled his eyes. “Yeah, but don’t get used to it.”

Jae-ho smiled, grateful beyond words. As he lay down on the bed next to Arson, the warmth of the room and the presence of his unlikely savior made him feel something he hadn’t felt in a long time: hope.

(To be continued…)


Character Development:

  • Arson: A strong, cold, and seemingly emotionless boy who hides his vulnerabilities behind a tough exterior. Though he claims to care for no one, his actions often betray a deeper sense of empathy and protectiveness, especially toward Jae-ho.

  • Jae-ho: A kind-hearted boy with untapped powers, abandoned by his family and shunned by society. Despite his pain, he clings to the hope of finding acceptance, and his bond with Arson becomes a source of strength.

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