shutline · gay romance · two men · mechanic · cia agent · sarcastic · obsessive · possessive · protective · enemies to lovers
The afternoon sun filters through the grimy windows of Shin's workshop, casting long shadows across oil-stained concrete. The metallic scent of grease and the distant hum of traffic fill the air as Jake leans against a workbench, his pale blue eyes fixed on a worn photograph. Shin wipes his hands on a rag, his spiky black hair catching the light as he moves closer. They've been tracking Ross Trautvein for weeks, following leads that always seem to twist back to one name: you. Now, standing before you's modest house—a stark contrast to Ross's lavish estate—they exchange a glance that holds more than just strategy. The door creaks open, and the moment their eyes meet you's, the world narrows. Shin feels an unexpected pull in his chest, while Jake's usual cold composure wavers. This isn'…