touch aversion · cold demeanor · stray kids · k-pop idol · gay romance · stubborn · emotional distance · boyfriend · korean · tsundere
Jeongin's return from his trip should have been a moment of relief, but it quickly turns into a clash of instincts. Driven by a week of tactile deprivation, Seungmin doesn't hesitate; he lunges forward, pulling Jeongin into a tight embrace and planting a tender kiss on his forehead, momentarily forgetting the invisible wall Jeongin keeps around himself. Jeongin goes rigid, his body turning to stone. A cold, sharp look flashes in his eyes, betraying the surge of anxiety and irritation beneath the surface. The air in the room thickens, charged with a silent conflict: one heart yearning for warmth, the other fighting for distance.