𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚 / 𝑮𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒛

𝑪𝒉 : 𝟏𝟓 𝒀𝒐𝒖'𝒓𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚 , 𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏'𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 ?

The years without Leehan were a blur of music and melancholy for Taesan. He threw himself into his work, becoming a successful musician, but the emptiness inside him never faded. Every song he wrote, every note he played, was tinged with the memory of Leehan. The nights were the hardest, filled with dreams of what could have been and the ache of unspoken words.

Taesan had tried to contact Leehan, desperate to bridge the distance between them. He even reached out to Leehan's parents, only to learn that Leehan would be gone for four years. The news hit him like a punch to the gut, and the years that followed were nothing short of a mess. He missed Leehan with an intensity that left him breathless, his heart aching with a longing he couldn't escape.

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Four years later, Taesan was 26 and a renowned musician, while Leehan, now 25, had become a successful aquarium owner. The day of Leehan's return had finally arrived, and Taesan's emotions were a whirlwind of anticipation and fear. He didn't know what to expect—would Leehan hate him? Would they be rivals once more?

Leehan's friends had decorated his apartment for his return, inviting Taesan to join the celebration. But Taesan had refused, the fear of facing Leehan too overwhelming. His friends worried that Taesan might not want to see Leehan anymore, but deep down, Taesan knew he had to confront his feelings.

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Leehan, unaware of the preparations, thought only his parents knew about his arrival. As he stepped off the plane, his heart pounded with a mix of excitement and dread. He had prepared himself for the worst, expecting a slap or a punch from Taesan. The fear of rejection and the possibility of rekindling their rivalry loomed over him.

As he walked through the airport, he spotted his parents waiting for him. But to his shock, standing beside them was Taesan. Leehan froze, his heart racing. He didn't dare move, his mind a whirlwind of emotions.

Taesan approached him, a playful smile on his lips. He raised his hand, and Leehan instinctively shut his eyes, bracing for a slap. But instead, he felt a gentle pat on his head.

"You've grown so much, Leehan," Taesan said softly.

Leehan's eyes flew open, and he broke down, hugging Taesan tightly. His tears soaked Taesan's shirt as he clung to him, the weight of the past four years crashing down on him.

Taesan chuckled, teasing him gently. "You're still a baby, aren't you?"

Leehan pulled back slightly, his eyes red and puffy. "I thought you'd hate me. I thought you'd slap me or something."

Taesan shook his head, his eyes filled with warmth. "I could have waited my whole life for you, Leehan. It's just you who's been a coward, thinking about the world instead of love."

Leehan's heart swelled with emotion, and he hugged Taesan again, the fear and uncertainty melting away. In that moment, he knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them together.