Aera, a talented blind painter, known for her evocative works that capture intricate human emotions through texture,vibrant colors & intuition.She navigates the world through touch,sound, and an innate understanding of light and shadow.Her paintings shrouded in secrecy,are signed only with a mysterious,swirling brushstroke.Her fingertips dance across canvas,creating masterpieces guided by hues and imagination.
Kim Taehyung,a vocalist,dancer & a composer of a renowned K-pop Group. Also known for his soulful melodies and introspective lyrics he's admired by millions,but carries a hidden burden of self-doubt.His soulful deep voice somewhere buried in the clamor of crowds he once dotted, he feels trapped by the industry's expectations and longs for artistic expression.Despite his fame,he feels a hollowness within, yearning for something more authentic and meaningful.
Aera is to paint a mural for a popular cafe,her inspiration fueled by the cafe's lively atmosphere and the stories Lara, the cafe owner & her friend shares about its patrons & customers.Unbeknownst to others knowledge,the cafe also serves as a hideaway spot for rising global star, Taehyung,who comes there seeking solace and anonymity in the cafe's warm ambiance.He's drawn to Aera's genuine piece of art,which deeply resonates with his hidden artistic desires,he feels an inexplicable connection to the unknown artist,capturing the essence of emotions and vulnerabilities of his jaded soul.
When they finally meet, fueled by their shared passion for art, they embark on a clandestine collab, which blossoms into forbidden love. But, are they ready for it?
Cover designed by: @TaeTaeGinger
▪︎They say the human body is the best picture of the human soul. And his body is a work of art. So what does that make his soul?▪︎
Running from the shadows of his past, Kim Taehyung is an aspiring art student in his final year of college. One class stands between him and graduation: Illustration of the Human Form. Taehyung thinks he's seen and done it all, but this particular course is about to unveil much more than he bargained for.
Enter Jeon Jungkook, a recent college dropout desperate for extra money. Driven by a relentless need to make ends meet, he finds himself thrust into an unexpected opportunity when a professor invites him to model for the renowned drawing course. With unwavering resolve, he accepts, unaware that this decision will change everything.
What seems like a straightforward course becomes a catalyst, unraveling the intricate threads of Taehyung and Jungkook's lives. In the intimate space where charcoal meets canvas, the duo navigates not only the beauty of the human form but also the scars etched deep into their souls. As the lines blur between artistry and vulnerability, Taehyung and Jungkook embark on a delicate dance, revealing layers of unspoken pain and exposing the rawness that binds them.
But first, clothing and inhibitions must be shed. Illustration of the Human Form is a nude drawing class, after all.
𝗔 𝗧𝗔𝗘𝗞𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆!
Contains:
✔ Angst
✔ Fluff
✔ Mature content and language
✔ SWITCH TAE & SWITCH KOOK
Note: There are mentions of past trauma. No details are provided as this is a story about growth, healing, and hope.