A Heart To Heal (BL)

CH 6.2 - Deep Scarring (PU)

Trigger Warning: Strangulation and Abuse

Clinking their wine glasses together, Aki grinned at Jaehwan as he watched him sip on his cranberry juice. Of course, Jaehwan would have preferred to have wine. But since he had just recovered, it wouldn't be advisable to go ahead and start filling up on it.

"I hope you don't mind that we're having our date at home, babe. You've just recovered after all. I don't want you to overexert your body by going outside,"Aki smiled, sipping on his own glass of white wine. "I don't mind, babe. Your cooking will obviously be better than any restaurant we would have gone to,".

Aki shook his head, beaming as he served Jaehwan a healthy serving of some shrimp and rose pasta. "I noticed that this pasta has been a trend in Korea. I wanted to make some for you, although I'm not sure how authentic it will taste,". Twirling a nicely sized bite with his chopsticks, Jaehwan's smile had never looked brighter.

Especially since he fell ill. "Kiki, that's so sweet of you. Thank you. I'm sure that it will taste amazing, authentic or not,". Jaehwan put his arms around Aki's neck, kissing him on the cheek. "I'm grateful that you seem to love anything I cook for you. I'm also equally as happy that your appetite has been improving,"

His partner chuckled, returning the peck on the cheek as he held Jaehwan's non-dominant hand. "I only wish for you to get healthier. It breaks my heart to see you living off medication and surgery is out of the question because you're not at an ideal weight,".

Taking a bite of some freshly cooked pasta, Jaehwan listened to his concerns. "I'm sure that if I eat enough, I'll gain weight eventually. Then, I can get surgery and we can live peacefully,"He chirped, his eyes lighting up when the creamy sauce coated his palate. "Kiki! This tastes so rich! The pasta's perfectly cooked too,". Aki nodded, placing some huge shrimps onto Jaehwan's plate. "I'm not as good as your friend, but if you crave for anything, I'll make it for you,".

Biting on a piece of fleshy shrimp, Jaehwan grinned. "You don't have to spoil me so much. I can cook too,". Chewing on his food, Aki swallowed his delectable bite of pasta before responding. "I know that. But, it makes me elated to be able to cook for you. You usually eat very well too,".

Drinking his unsweetened cranberry juice, Jaehwan giggled at Aki. "Then I should be able to cook for you too. That way, we both get to eat healthily and to eat whatever we want,". Turning to his boyfriend with a peck on the cheek, Aki's cheeks were set ablaze but his heart was full of warmth. "Deal,". After they had washed up from dinner and finished their movie, Aki just couldn't help but worry.

He knew very well that Jaehwan was still thinking about Shujin's apology and his offer. Whether he would accept it or not was another issue. But, when that person pays for the sole thing that keeps you alive (his medicine), Aki wouldn't be surprised if Jaehwan ended up submitting back to Shujin.

It was a depressing thought that Shujin, a manipulative fucktard, held so much power over Jaehwan and if he was cruel enough, use his medicine in his own selfish favour to patch back the bridges that he broke with Jaehwan. He really did hope that he wouldn't be such a dick but in the event that he is, what is Aki to do?

To watch Jaehwan's life get controlled and to be manipulated and forced into submission again, all to be able to sleep without a stabbing pain in his chest. It's no brainer how Aki felt.

'Sometimes in life, we have to do things we hate or even deal with people we don't necessarily like to be able to live. And that's normal'.

Yet, he wanted to be the one to be able to provide for his medication if possible. He knew that Jaehwan was still contemplating whether he'd like to keep his job as the manager at Kuma Kafé and that he had plans to join a modelling agency if he wanted to quit.