“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”

– Mark Twain

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’

But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?

And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?"

– Matthew 5:43-47 (NIV)

An entry for TSITL Round 5 if I can make it in time /crosses fingers xx orz

Inspired by Sung Si Kyung's song of the same title, but not entirely based off it because I didn't read the lyrics then, and the story was merely inspired by the feelings the song evoked. I hope the fic will be just as warm.