They grew up together, tied by a family promise neither of them could escape. Patji loved Ryujin first: openly, endlessly, without hesitation. Ryujin never pushed him away... but he never fully held him either. To Ryujin, love was simple. Certain. Permanent. So he never thought Pat would ever leave. But one misunderstanding changed everything. Pat stopped waiting. He left quietly, completely, while Ryujin stayed behind with unanswered questions and a growing emptiness he couldn't explain. Only after losing him did Ryujin realize the truth: Pat was never guaranteed to stay. Now, distance turns into regret, and silence turns into longing as Ryujin finally learns what it means to love someone who is no longer his.
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