☂︎𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐕:
𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 - Lee Sohee x Seok Eunseok x Hong Seunghan
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞 - angst , fluff after (ig )
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𝐅𝐄𝐁. 𝟏𝟑𝐓𝐇
Eunseok wandered through the bustling shopping district, his heart light and full of anticipation. Tomorrow was Valentine's Day, and he was determined to make it perfect for his two boyfriends, Lee Sohee and Hong Seunghan. The trio had been together for over a year, and Eunseok wanted to show them just how much they meant to him.
He stopped in front of a Pandora store, the window display shimmering with promise. After carefully selecting two beautiful rings, one with a sapphire for Seunghan and one with a ruby for Sohee, he felt a surge of excitement. The rings were just the beginning. He continued his shopping spree, picking out designer clothes, artisanal chocolates, and luxury watches. By the end of the day, he was laden with bags filled with tokens of his love.
As he was about to head home, he ran into Heecheul, an older acquaintance who had always seemed to harbor a certain disdain for Eunseok's relationship.
"Eunseok, what a surprise," Heecheul drawled, his eyes scanning the bags Eunseok carried. "Preparing for Valentine's Day, I see."
Eunseok nodded, smiling. "Yes, I want to make it special for Sohee and Seunghan."
Heecheul's smile turned sly. "You know, I heard something that might interest you. Rumor has it that Sohee and Seunghan are planning to leave you."
The words hit Eunseok like a punch to the gut. "What? That can't be true."
Heecheul shrugged, feigning sympathy. "Just thought you should know. Wouldn't want you wasting your time and money on people who don't love you back."
Eunseok's mind swirled with doubt and fear. Could it be true? Had he been blind to their feelings? The joy of the day evaporated, replaced by a gnawing sense of betrayal.
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𝐅𝐄𝐁. 𝟏𝟒𝐓𝐇
Valentine's Day dawned gray and cold, mirroring Eunseok's mood. The beautiful gifts he had bought now seemed like cruel reminders of what he believed he had lost. He gathered his courage and called Sohee and Seunghan to meet him at their shared apartment.
When they arrived, their faces lit up with love and excitement, but Eunseok's heart was heavy.
"I need to talk to you both," he began, his voice trembling. "I... I think it's best if we end our relationship."
Sohee's eyes widened in shock. "What? Why, Eunseok?"
Seunghan reached for Eunseok's hand, confusion etched on his face. "What's going on?"
Eunseok pulled away, his heart breaking. "I was told that you don't love me anymore, that you were planning to leave me."
Sohee shook his head vehemently. "Who told you that? It's not true!"
But Eunseok's mind was made up. "Don't sit here and wait for me to love you again," he said, his voice hollow. "It's over."
He left the apartment, the sound of their pleas echoing in his ears. The gifts remained unopened, a stark reminder of love lost.
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𝟓 𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐒 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑
Five years had passed since that fateful Valentine's Day. Eunseok was now a single father to a bright-eyed two-year-old daughter named Eunchae. Life had moved on, but the pain of his past lingered.
it was a ordinary day, as Eunseok shopped for groceries with Eunchae, she slipped from his sight. Panic surged through him as he frantically searched for her.
"Eunchae! Where are you?" he called, his heart pounding.
"Daddy, over here!" a familiar voice called back. Eunseok turned to see Sohee holding Eunchae, a gentle smile on his face.
"Sohee," Eunseok breathed, a mix of relief and shock flooding his system.
Sohee handed Eunchae back to him, their eyes meeting. "It's been a long time, Eunseok."
"Yes, it has," Eunseok replied, his voice barely above a whisper. "Thank you for finding her."
As they walked together, Sohee told him about the past five years. "Seunghan and I got married last year. We're still together."
Eunseok's heart ached with a mix of regret and longing. "I'm glad you're both happy," he said, though his voice wavered.
Sohee looked at him, his eyes searching. "We never stopped loving you, Eunseok. We always hoped you'd come back."
"Why'd you have to leave us?" the words hit Eunseok with a pang , he felt his heart sink to his stomach, after he had broken up with sohee and seunghan, heechuel tried to force himself onto Eunseok. Eunseok felt so bad for believing a lie from a man that was rooting against his lovers.
"I-i don't know, i know what i did was wrong , and at that moment i was truly disgusted with myself some being with people who i thought loved me." He said as he started into Sohee's dark chocolate eyes, his own black ones welling with tears.
Eunseok stopped in his tracks, tears threatening to fall. "I believed a lie, and I threw away everything we had."
Sohee placed a hand on his arm. "It's not too late. If you still love us, we can try again."
Hope rekindled in Eunseok's heart. "I do. I never stopped loving you both."
They started going out on dates again, slowly rebuilding what had been broken. Eunchae adored Sohee and Seunghan, and they cherished her as if she were their own.
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𝐀 𝐅𝐄𝐖 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇𝐒 𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑
A few months later, on a warm summer evening, Eunseok stood at an altar with Sohee and Seunghan by his side. Their hands intertwined, vows were exchanged, and promises of forever were renewed.
As they kissed, sealing their commitment, Eunseok knew that he had been given a second chance at happiness. He looked at Sohee and Seunghan, his heart full of love and gratitude. Together, they had found their way back to each other, proving that true love could withstand even the darkest of lies.
And in the front row, little Eunchae clapped her hands, her laughter the sweetest music, echoing the joy that filled their hearts.
𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐃.
