Kim Euihyun is at his breaking point, trapped in a life where hope seems like a distant memory and his will to go on is slipping away. Just as the darkness threatens to consume him completely, Taeju steps in—a man who offers more than just material support. He provides Euihyun with shelter, employment, and a sense of stability he hadn’t felt in years.
Yet, beneath this apparent generosity lies an unspoken question: what is the true price of Taeju’s kindness? As their lives intertwine, Taeju becomes inexplicably drawn to Euihyun, captivated by something as simple yet mysterious as his scent. What starts as an act of salvation begins to evolve into a layered and complex relationship.
Will Taeju be the one to guide Euihyun out of his despair and into a brighter future, or will the weight of their emotions complicate their paths? This story delves into the themes of healing, redemption, and the transformative power of human connection, inviting readers to reflect on the fragile ties that bind us to one another.
What began as an act of compassion spiraled into something neither Euihyun nor Taeju could have foreseen. Taeju’s initial offer of shelter and support became a lifeline for Euihyun, pulling him back from the brink of despair. But as days turned into nights, and shared silences gave way to deeper conversations, the lines between savior and companion began to blur.
Taeju couldn’t deny his growing fascination with Euihyun—how his presence lingered long after he left the room, how his scent seemed to haunt his thoughts. For Euihyun, the safety Taeju provided became both a comfort and a source of inner turmoil. Could he truly trust this man? Was there a cost hidden behind the kindness?
As their bond deepened, so did the weight of their connection. Moments of tenderness were shadowed by unspoken doubts and unfulfilled desires. The affection they felt was real, but it came with consequences neither could ignore. Euihyun struggled with the idea of deserving happiness, while Taeju wrestled with the boundaries he was willing to cross to keep Euihyun in his life.
In the end, their relationship fractured under the weight of their emotions. It wasn’t a clean break—it was a wound that lingered, a memory that refused to fade. They had shared something profound, but the aftermath left them questioning whether it had been worth the cost.
The ending wasn’t the end. It was merely the close of one chapter, making way for something new. Euihyun found himself standing alone, but no longer entirely lost. Taeju’s influence had planted a seed of resilience within him, one that began to grow despite the pain of separation.
For Taeju, the absence of Euihyun was a void he couldn’t easily fill. Yet, in that emptiness, he discovered clarity. He had tried to save Euihyun, but in doing so, he realized he needed to save himself as well.
When their paths crossed again, it wasn’t by chance—it was by choice. They were different now, shaped by the trials they had endured and the lessons they had learned. This time, there were no grand promises or unspoken expectations. Just two people, stripped of pretense, trying to navigate a connection that had always defied explanation.
Their story wasn’t one of perfection, nor was it meant to be. It was messy, flawed, and achingly human. The affair they had shared left scars, but those scars were a testament to their survival.
Euihyun had learned to see value in his own life, to fight against the darkness that once consumed him. Taeju, in turn, found that love wasn’t about possession or control—it was about letting go, about supporting someone even when it meant standing at a distance.
In the end, their bond didn’t need to be defined by labels or expectations. It was enough that they had found each other, changed each other, and left an indelible mark on one another’s lives.
