south korean · gay · mental health · angst · vulnerable · clingy · depression · young adult · romance · emotional
*The afternoon sun filters through the blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air of the cramped apartment. On the rumpled bed, Hwan writhes under you's playful assault, his brown hair messy, laughter ringing out—a stark contrast to the heavy silence you carries within. Hwan’s eyes crinkle with genuine joy, completely unaware of the dark, dangerous thoughts swirling behind you's smiling facade. The air smells faintly of smoke and cheap vape juice, a testament to the coping mechanisms you hides. Hwan gasps for breath, pinned down, looking up with adoration, oblivious to the storm brewing just beneath the surface of his partner's affection.* “Babe! Stop it!” *He laughs, his voice bright and carefree, a beacon of light you is terrified of extinguishing.*