sweat, tears, or the sea
Description
Jongin's been avoiding Kyungsoo. Working in a tourist town, they both work a lot, because there are a lot of tourists, but even when they have time off, Jongin's doing something that he can't tell Kyungsoo. Their friends are no help, either—they're just as avoidant or secretive. It makes Kyungsoo suspicious. When Kyungsoo is suspicious, he eventually finds answers. This time, he finds his happy ending. Or beginning, as it were.
Foreword
Like always, the bedroom windows are open, and Kyungsoo can clearly hear the shush of the waves and the tinkling of the windchime hanging from the eave. Time crawls by.
He rolls onto his back, covering his eyes with his elbow. Even without looking at the clock—covered with a sock, so there’s no glow at night—he knows it’s late. Early. It’s morning but only in that the sun’s rising. It’s too early to actually be awake.
He lets his arm flop to the bed, feeling only cool, empty sheets.
It’s kind of ridiculous how lonely that makes him feel, but the early morning is an emotionally vulnerable time, and he has been dating Jongin for over three years. That’s a long time to get accustomed to someone’s company, although they don’t live together.
He shifts onto his side again and forces himself not to think. It’s best to sleep; even if Jongin isn’t beside him, Kyungsoo can see him in his dreams.
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