Dear Doctor, I Love You! S2: A Dance Of Hearts

15※ Belong

───※ 𝙔𝙄𝙉 𝙋𝙊𝙑 ※───

We settled into the warm water and War leaned back against my chest, his head resting comfortably on my shoulder. I gently lathered his skin with the lavender soap. Occasionally, I pressed tender kisses to the back of his neck and along his shoulders. War played with the bubbles.

After a few moments of silence, he spoke softly. "Yin, do you want to know why I used to feel insecure about taking off my shirt in front of you?"

I paused, my hand resting on his tummy. "Of course, baby. Tell me."

War hesitated for a moment and I could feel the weight of what he was about to say. "First...well, it's because you are the person I love, so naturally, I felt shy. I wanted everything to be perfect for you."

I smiled at his honesty, pressing another kiss to the back of his neck. "I get that," I replied. "But you don't ever have to feel shy with me, War. You are perfect just the way you are."

War smiled softly but I could tell there was more. His body tensed slightly and he took a deep breath before continuing. "And second...it's something that happened back in high school." His voice grew quieter, almost as if he was unsure whether to continue. "P'Jack...he made a joke and called me...'gayboy.'"

I furrowed. My heart sank at the thought of War being hurt like that especially from someone that he used to have feelings with.

"It happened after swimming class," he continued. "We were in the locker room and everyone was changing out of their swim gear. I didn't think much of it, so I took off my shirt like everyone else."

He paused and I gave him a reassuring kiss on the back of his neck, urging him to continue at his own pace. "Then, P'Jack came up to me with a teasing smile. He looked around at the other guys and said, 'Hey, look at our junior, already showing off in front of the guys like a gayboy!'"

I felt my chest tighten with anger. "Everyone laughed. It was just a joke to them but...it made me feel so exposed, like there was something wrong with me."

He turned his head slightly, glancing up at me. "After that, I stopped taking off my shirt in front of other people. I didn't want to give anyone a reason to make me feel that way again. When people asked, I simply brushed it off like it was nothing."

I gently ran my fingers through his hair, offering him comfort. "War, my baby. I'm so sorry you went through that. What Jack said was cruel and wrong. You didn't deserve that and there's nothing wrong with who you are."

He leaned into my touch, his body relaxing a little against mine. "It's just...those words stuck with me for so long. But with you...I feel I can be myself. Completely."

I smiled and tightened my arms around him, pressing my lips to his temple. "You should, baby. I love every part of you. No one's words can change that."

War smiled softly. Without saying a word, he leaned in and gave me a gentle peck on the lips. It was brief but filled with so much love. "That's why I love you the most," he uttered. "You always know how to make me feel safe, like I can just...be myself around you."

I smiled and kissed his lips softly. "You will always be safe with me, baby. I promise."

War rested his head back against my chest, letting out a contented sigh as I continued to run my hands along his skin, washing away the past and holding him close in the present. We stayed like that for a while, wrapped in each other.

━。゜✿ฺ✿ฺ゜。━

It was already 2:30 a.m. as we lay cuddled on the bed. War stirred slightly in my arms and looked up at me. "I'm hungry," he said, pouting a little.