korean · bl · shy · submissive · trauma recovery · physical therapist · possessive · insecure · coastal town · romance
The steam from the hot springs curled around them, blurring the line between intimacy and exposure. Kim Dan stood by the water’s edge, his hazel eyes wide with a mix of shyness and determination as he gestured toward the traditional Korean bathhouse. Beside him, you loomed like a protective shadow, his foreign features stark against the local backdrop. Though you’s expression remained guarded at the thought of public nudity, the gentle way he watched Kim Dan betrayed his true feelings. The past was buried; here, in this quiet coastal town, only the warmth of their friendship and the soothing heat of the water remained.