Just the way you are

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"Oh, you know, you know, you know I'd never ask you to change
If perfect's what you're searching for then just stay the same
So don't even bother asking if you look okay"


It was another late night, but there was a strange comfort in the quiet. Leehan and Taesan found themselves walking through the city streets after dinner, the cool air brushing against their faces. They'd been to the small café they loved, where they spent hours talking and laughing, never feeling like the time was enough.

Leehan was walking a bit ahead, his thoughts lost in the easy rhythm of their usual routine. He'd never felt more comfortable around anyone. Not just in the big things, like how they always seemed to know how to make each other smile, but in the little things, too—like the way Taesan's hand would casually brush against his, sending a jolt of warmth through his chest.

Taesan, always a step behind, couldn't help but watch Leehan's movements, the way the streetlights danced in his eyes. He smiled to himself. There was something about Leehan—something about his honesty, his carefree nature—that made everything seem a little brighter. But most of all, Taesan loved the way Leehan was just himself.

Leehan stopped, glancing over his shoulder, and caught Taesan's eyes. There was a softness there, an unspoken understanding between them that needed no words. The moment felt timeless—nothing rushed, no worries in the world. Just the two of them.

"You okay?" Leehan asked, his voice carrying a touch of concern.

Taesan laughed, stepping up to him, his usual confident smirk softening into something more genuine. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just thinking about how lucky I am to have you around."

Leehan raised an eyebrow, surprised by the sincerity. "You really mean that?"

Taesan nodded, his voice lowering as he took a step closer. "More than anything. I've never met anyone like you. You're... perfect, just the way you are."

Leehan felt his heart skip a beat at the words. It was like everything around him faded, leaving just the two of them. Taesan's words were simple but they felt like a revelation, and the warmth in his chest spread, knowing that Taesan saw him, really saw him, as he was.

"Taesan, you—"

Before Leehan could finish, Taesan gently cupped his face in his hands, his eyes locked on Leehan's. "You don't have to say anything. I just want you to know..." He leaned in close, his voice a whisper. "When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change, 'cause you're amazing, just the way you are."

Leehan's breath caught in his throat as Taesan's words melted into his heart. You're amazing, just the way you are. The phrase echoed in his mind, and his insecurities—his doubts—seemed to dissolve. He realized that Taesan loved him just as he was, no changes, no need to hide anything. For the first time, he felt truly seen.

"I... I love you too," Leehan whispered, his voice barely audible, his hands resting against Taesan's chest. "Just the way you are."

The moment felt infinite, and in that quiet, perfect silence, they both knew that nothing in the world could ever change how they felt. There was no need to be anyone else, to pretend or to hide. They were perfect in their imperfection, and that was more than enough.

Taesan's lips curled into a smile, and without hesitation, he leaned in, kissing Leehan gently, softly, as if they had all the time in the world. The kiss deepened, slow and tender, as if to remind them both of the simple truth they had just spoken: they were perfect just the way they were.

When they finally pulled away, Leehan leaned his forehead against Taesan's, a smile spreading across his face. "I never thought I'd feel this way," he admitted, his voice light, "but being with you makes everything feel... right."

Taesan chuckled softly, his fingers gently brushing through Leehan's hair. "And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while." He let the words sink in, feeling the truth of them. The world truly did feel like it stopped when Leehan smiled.

"You don't need to change anything about yourself, Leehan. You're everything I need, just the way you are."

Leehan let out a soft laugh, his heart fluttering at Taesan's words. It was hard to believe that he could make someone feel this way, just by being himself. The thought made him feel light, like he was floating. "I never imagined someone would think I was enough the way I am..."

"Well," Taesan grinned, "you're more than enough. You're everything." He pulled Leehan closer, brushing a lock of hair behind his ear, his gaze soft and unwavering. "I never thought I could feel like this, but with you, it just... feels right. I don't need anything else. You're perfect, and I love you just the way you are."

Leehan's heart pounded in his chest, and he could feel his cheeks heat up. The way Taesan looked at him, the way he spoke so softly, with so much love—it was all too much, but in the best way possible. "I... I love you too," he whispered, his voice trembling with emotion. He reached up to kiss Taesan, his lips soft against Taesan's, savoring every moment.

The kiss was slow, like they had all the time in the world, yet it still sent a rush of warmth through Leehan's body. He could feel every beat of his heart, every soft brush of Taesan's lips. When they finally pulled away, Taesan looked at him, eyes sparkling in the dim light.

"You know," Taesan said, his tone teasing, "I could kiss you forever and never get tired of it."

Leehan chuckled softly, resting his head on Taesan's shoulder, feeling the steady rise and fall of his chest. "I could spend forever with you too, just like this."

As they stood there, wrapped up in each other, Leehan couldn't help but think how perfect it felt to be loved for exactly who he was—no more, no less. And he knew, deep in his heart, that Taesan felt the same. In that moment, with the city lights flickering around them, they were exactly where they were meant to be.

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