𝐊𝐏𝐎𝐏 𝐒𝐌𝐔𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐒 𐙚

𝟭: 𝗦𝗲𝗼𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗼 (𝗦𝘃𝘁)

Embrace of Trust

Group: Seventeen
Ship: Seokmin (Top) x Joshua (Bottom)
Word count: 3713

Sypnopsis: Joshua and Seokmin have been in a loving relationship for a long time, but Joshua has always been hesitant about taking their intimacy to the next level. One night, he finally decides to open up and share that experience with Seokmin.

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Joshua and Seokmin had been together for years, their relationship a tapestry woven with trust, laughter, and countless shared moments. They met during their sophomore year of college, both finding solace in each other's company amidst the chaos of university life. Their connection blossomed effortlessly, like a well-tended garden, and soon it was clear to everyone around them that they were meant to be together.

They were the kind of couple that friends looked to as an example of what love should be-deep, respectful, and full of understanding. But there was one area of their relationship that remained untouched: physical intimacy.

It wasn't that Joshua didn't love Seokmin. In fact, he adored him. Joshua cherished every smile, every quiet conversation, every moment they spent together. But when it came to the idea of taking their relationship to the next level physically, he found himself hesitating. It wasn't something he could easily explain, even to himself. Maybe it was fear-of vulnerability, of the unknown-or maybe it was just his own personal pace. Whatever it was, Joshua wasn't ready, and Seokmin respected that.

Seokmin, with his ever-patient nature, never pushed. He understood that love wasn't about forcing someone into something they weren't ready for. Instead, he made sure Joshua knew that he was loved and cherished just as he was. They continued to enjoy each other's company, finding joy in the small, everyday things-cooking together, exploring the city, spending lazy Sundays wrapped up in blankets watching movies.

But as time went on, Joshua began to notice a shift within himself. The love he felt for Seokmin grew stronger with each passing day, and so did the desire to be closer to him. He knew
Seokmin was waiting, never pressuring him, but he could see the quiet longing in his eyes. Joshua didn't want to hold back anymore. He wanted to show Seokmin how much he meant to him, to take that step not because he felt he had to, but because he wanted to.

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As they were lying in bed after a quiet dinner, Joshua turned to Seokmin, his heart racing. The moonlight filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow over the room, and Joshua felt a sense of calm wash over him. This was the man he loved, the man who had been by his side through everything, who had waited for him with such tenderness and patience.

❝Seokmin,❞ Joshua began, his voice barely above a whisper. ❝There's something I've been thinking about... something I want to talk to you about.❞

Seokmin looked at him, concern and love mingling in his gaze. ❝What is it, Shua?❞

Joshua took a deep breath, his fingers nervously playing with the edge of the blanket. ❝I know I've held back when it comes to... being intimate. And I know you've been so patient with me, more than I could ever ask for. But... I think I'm ready. I want to be closer to you, to share that part of myself with you.❞

For a moment, Seokmin was silent, his eyes searching Joshua's face as if trying to gauge whether he was truly ready. ❝Shua, are you sure? I don't want you to feel like you have to do this for me.❞