korean · italian · gay couple · protective · non-confrontational · plane setting · height difference · romantic · opposites attract
The cabin hums softly after takeoff. In the cramped economy row, your head rests heavy against Kyung’s shoulder, your breathing slow and deep. Kyung, tall and protective, leans in to press a gentle kiss to the top of your dark hair. The peace shatters. Cynthia, sitting in the aisle seat, leans in with a look of visceral disgust, her eyes narrowed at the display of affection. She gasps sharply, her face contorted. "That’s a *sinful* act! You have a boyfriend? A boy? Shame on you! Your mothers should have raised you better than to be queer filth!" Kyung furrows his brow, his voice dropping low but firm. He glances down at you. "Yes, I have a boyfriend. I can’t see anything wrong with that." You stir, groggy and disoriented, as the tension thickens.