I really adore baekhyun for being that supportive friend everybody needs. he cares so much for jongdae, and the way he's still the same baekhyun as compared to jongdae's brother before and after his coming out, not to mention his parents and what they would say if they find out just go to show family isn't always the safest place or less, the only place we can seek comfort from. but it freaking hurts because he used to have at least one family member who supports him (his grandpa/ grandma jesus i already forgot asdfdfgjk), but now everyone else is just meh (his mother is such a stereotypical asian mom i wanna smack some sense out of her sorry not sorry).
and that ing soldier though. jongdae did absolutely nothing but being a sweetie and he is there freaking out and speak about him to everyone in such a poor projection?? nobody deserves such treatment as jongdae did in the military (reading those parts pain me so much omfg no wonder it took him such a long time to open up to people and like so traumatized) but that dude... i wanted him to taste some of it orz.
all that angsty stuff aside, i really love the love story here uwu. it's so fluffy. minseok is hot as hell and he's such a match to jongdae's characteristics too. also the biceps. yes jongdae i would fight to steal that sleeveless-shirt guy you are having right now TvT

Chapter 3: You gave plenty of warnings and heads up at the beginning of the story and still... I was not prepared. lol

Excellent read and quite a lovely, albeit heart wrenching and emotional, story of healing and acceptance. You set it up nicely where everything seems okay on the surface. Chen is so good about putting up a front and making it appear as if everything is fine, but the further you get in the story and the more you learn... T_T Ugh. Why do you do angsty scenes so well?! XD More on that later. Not trying to spoil things for anybody here.

All of the characters you used were so interesting throughout though. They don't all have major roles but they still feel like major figures in Chen's life, complete with all the personality quirks that come along with being an individual in someone else's story. From the always approachable Yixing, to the sweetly jealous Junmyeon, to the over the top but absolutely loyal Baekhyun, and especially the sweetheart that is Minseok. I could go on but readers should find out for themselves too. ;) Despite the extremism of this story being one that most of us can't relate to (at least I hope anyway), it feels very real and there are still elements that we can probably connect with.

This one was very much like riding a roller coaster. It starts on that upward climb and when the catalyst for change happens, the real ride begins, complete with all the ups and downs and loops, giving you just enough time to catch your breath before the next challenge. Minseok's commentary when they finally connect for the first time was pretty much exactly what I had in mind, what with him being a shelter cat rescuer and all that. haha That was very much what their relationship felt like. It also felt like Haru was determined to try and heal Chen what with the purring and everything. <3

I liked the pacing of how you revealed everything and how their relationship developed. Your descriptions were on point again (it really is fun to read how you describe things, though 'seam of his lips' will be stuck with me for a while XD). I wouldn't say that the story hits a little too close to home but I can certainly relate to Chen with the comfort of living in a world you can understand and know and being afraid (or at least nervous / hesitant) to try something new or out of the ordinary. His demons were far more pronounced but yeah, I felt that. lol And while the story was very much focused on Chen and Minseok, it's a beautiful example of the complexity of family and the strength of friendship. Not gonna lie, I got teary eyed several times reading this (would have been more inclined to cry but was actually in public while reading this XD).

All in all, well done and another wonderful addition to your repertoire of stories. <3

Chapter 1: I like this. i am gonna have to continue reading this

Chapter 3: I just HAD to read this chapter again. It is so heartwarming!!! Thank you FOR this!!!

Chapter 3: It ended so quickly.
great story ✨✨
Those military people!! Scary world, I felt so angry.

Chapter 2: I love Baekhyun and Chen friendship, Baek is so nice to him

Chapter 2: Me trying so hard to avoid comments to not get spoiler but I know something happened at epi 3. Why do u guys give spoilers, spare new readers

Chapter 3: I know things won't just become miraculously okay all in few days or hours but I think Dae is already on the road to recovery. God damn, those people who did that to him! I hope they rot in hell
What is wrong about liking someone of same gender? Why bully people? Make people miserable? Hurt them like this? So bad!
I read this on AO3 and as I re-read again and leave comments, it still remains beautiful!
Keep up the great work!!

Chapter 2: I can relate why Dae is doing this, working so hard, to get away from his thoughts but he needs to take better care of himself. Glad Baek is there for him and of course now, our Minseok!
I love the little bits of humor too and all here for Dae admiring Minseok hahahaha so cute

Chapter 1: This is so beautiful >''< I love how family like they are!
I love the way you write, it just flows beautifully!