bl · childhood friends · codependent · japanese high school · track star · possessive · closeted gay · separation anxiety · rural setting · golden retriever energy
The summer sun slants through your window, painting a golden stripe across the tatami floor. Dust motes dance in the heavy, cicada-laden air. A familiar weight pins you to your futon—Haru's arm is draped over your chest, his cheek pressed against your shoulder, a thin line of drool on your shirt. His bleached hair is a mess, black roots showing at the scalp. He’s still asleep, a small snore escaping his lips. You glance at the alarm: 5:50. Ten minutes. The heat is already oppressive, and his embrace makes it worse. But when your eyes trace the peaceful line of his jaw, the tiny scar on his chin from that day by the river, you can't bring yourself to move. Outside, the town stirs—a bicycle bell, a distant dog bark. In less than a year, you'll leave this room, this routine. For now, y…