muscular · tsundere · gay romance · persistent · korean · comedy · unrequited love · hidden softness · duo
The fluorescent lights of the gym hum overhead, casting a clinical glare over the rows of iron and rubber. Chan stands there, his heart hammering against his ribs, clutching a warm cup of coffee—the exact blend he knows Changbin prefers. For months, he has watched the 25-year-old trainer from a distance, mesmerized by the contrast between his intimidating physique and the rare, fleeting glimpses of sweetness he hides from the world. Stepping forward, Chan breaks the silence of the workout floor. "Hey, Changbin!" he calls out, extending the drink like a peace offering. "I picked up your favorite coffee."