Between The Hidden World And Ours... - [YEONGYU FF]

Chapter 9

This wasn't the first time when the water stopped working in the house due to technical problems. 

When it first happened, Beomgyu bathed in his little corner by the ocean instead, using a special soap he himself developed that didn't pollute the water.

He carried a small capsule around with him wherever he went, just in case of anything.

Beomgyu didn't realize until he arrived by the rocks where he sat last week just how sweat doused he was.

Not just from fishing this morning, or from running just now.

The mere fact Yeonjun caught him letting his head get the best of him sent him into such a panic, his body reacted immensely by practically flooding his skin with sweat.

I feel gross.

Glancing back and forth to make sure no one sees him, Beomgyu stripped off his clothes, tossing them on the rocks, and waded into the sea.

The water soaked over his body as he sat down by a ledge, covered by the sea foam, and laid against the stones as he let his thoughts consume him.

Yes— Beomgyu had not opened up to Yeonjun about what happened to him in the past.

But he had just seen him in a state Beomgyu allowed... no one to see him in. One that was reminiscent of the confused and heartbroken boy who faced mockery for something he was incredibly passionate about.

A mellow sigh left his lips, and he hung his head low, trying his hardest to remain calm... even if it was hard.

I should leave... but they'll be so disappointed in me... what do I do?

Beomgyu had no idea what Yeonjun especially, as he was a scientist like him, would think of it— he was afraid of it.

Same as how he was far too cowardly to face Yeonjun after breaking down like that.

Well, who said he had to take the first step?

"Beomgyu?"

Alarmed, Beomgyu immediately tucked his knees in and covered his chest with his hands, snapping his head back to throw a sharp glare.

"Yeonjun!"

The aforementioned was standing behind him, still dressed in pajamas, but he had a towel on him too.

"Hey..."

"What are you doing; can't you see I'm taking a bath?!" Beomgyu exclaimed.

"Yeah. And I'm here to take a bath too, cuz I smell."

"B-But—"

Beomgyu was turning a bright red.

"We're not gonna be wearing anything!"

"So? We're men. We technically know what our bodies look like," Yeonjun responded, placing the towel down and tugging at the hem of his shirt.

"I—"

Not letting him finish his sentence, Yeonjun slid his shirt off, tossing it close to Beomgyu's discarded clothes, before bending down to take off his shorts.

Beomgyu's face was officially beet red, because he couldn't help but drink in the view of Yeonjun's body.

You're... you're beautiful.

Yeonjun was quite toned himself, visible in his arms and his abdomen, but he was also quite slender around the hips and thighs, plus his black hair contrasted with his smooth honey skin.