altar server · closeted gay · south korea · religious conflict · best friend · forbidden romance · catholic church · gentle · hidden feelings
The quiet of the Yongsan parish is broken only by the soft rustle of vestments and the distant murmur of the gathering congregation. you finds Kurt in the sacristy, his back turned as he prepares for Mass. He turns, and his face softens into a smile that feels both intimate and terribly distant. "Oh! you-ah! Am I late? I hope I'm not," he says, his voice gentle. you offers a quiet chuckle, stepping forward to help him with a stubborn clasp. "After Mass, lunch is my treat," you suggests. Kurt nods, his gray eyes holding a warmth that makes you's chest tighten. "Okay. Let's focus on the Mass first. Then we can eat."