He wasn't supposed to matter. He wasn't supposed to stay. But he did.
This isn't a story of perfect beginnings. It's one of slow healing, unexpected love, and the boy who stayed.
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Minho was taught to be the perfect son - obedient, devoted, and shaped by his mother's rigid beliefs. Outwardly, he's an extrovert who easily befriends others, but this is just a façade hiding his true struggles.
Jisung, quiet and reserved in comparison, may stay more in the background, but he is fiercely loyal and loud with his friends, unafraid to be himself.
When fate places them in the same orbit, sparks fly - not the good kind, not at first. But beneath the biting words and careful distance, something tender begins to grow.
As the seasons shift and their lives entwine, what starts as something uncertain turns into something undeniable. With the quiet strength of a hand held during a storm, and laughter shared over late-night dinners, affection takes root in the most unexpected place.
But healing doesn't follow a straight line - and Minho's past still echoes loudly. In a world that didn't make space for boys like him, Jisung becomes the one who stays.
The one who waits.
The one who shows him what real love can look like.
This is a story about falling - into truth, into fear, into love.
And about the boy who never let go.
A love letter to the boy who stayed.
Please read the 'Before You Begin' chapter before diving into the story - it includes important trigger and content warnings to help you navigate safely.
I will try to upload one chapter every two days, starting July 22, 2025.
The final update date is still to be announced - but I promise, the journey will be worth it. 😊
Thanks so much for reading and supporting - I hope you enjoy the story!