Side Story 4. Okinawa
So… it all happened in the blink of an eye, like—”Huh…? Huh? Huh? Huh?”
Getting dragged out of bed in the middle of the night—”Huh?”
Getting washed up and dressed—”Huh?”
Being shoved into a car with nothing but the clothes on his back, no phone, nothing—”Huh?”
Arriving at the airport and boarding a plane—”Huh??”
Stepping off the plane and seeing the blindingly blue sky—”Huh…?”
That was how Seo Ha-yoon was transported straight from his bed to Okinawa.
“Sang-hyuk, where are we going?”
“You said you wanted to go to Okinawa. So, here we are.”
Choi Sang-hyuk replied shortly while driving a rented open-top sports car. He was dressed in shorts and a short-sleeved shirt—something he rarely wore—along with a pair of sunglasses. His neatly styled hair was tousled lightly by the hot, humid breeze. Though his face remained as expressionless as ever, he exuded a completely different vibe than usual.
Despite the driver’s seat being on the opposite side compared to Korea, Sang-hyuk showed no hesitation or awkwardness in handling the car. Meanwhile, Ha-yoon, sitting in the passenger seat, flinched slightly whenever another vehicle passed too closely or whenever Sang-hyuk took a sharp turn. It was strange—just because the driver’s seat was on the other side, his sense of driving had seemingly regressed to near zero.
Once the “Huh? Huh? Huh?” phase was over, a surge of excitement started bubbling up from deep within his chest. He hadn’t even requested time off from work, but Sang-hyuk had likely taken care of everything. After talking about visiting Okinawa so many times, they were finally here. The exhilaration hit him all at once. With a smile tugging at his lips, Ha-yoon lifted his hand into the air above the car. The sweltering Okinawan air, so unlike Seoul’s, rushed against his palm and wrist, raking over his skin.
Sang-hyuk, glancing at him briefly, smirked. Embarrassed that he might look too much like a country bumpkin experiencing his first open car ride, Ha-yoon quickly lowered his hand. Then, as if to play it off, he brushed back his wind-tossed hair and grumbled.
“Why’d you rent an open car? It’s scorching. In this kind of heat, a high-end car with blasting AC is the best choice.”
Even as Ha-yoon muttered complaints, Sang-hyuk showed no reaction.
With just the two of them inside, carrying nothing but themselves, the open car sped smoothly down an endless road. There were barely any passing vehicles, and aside from the occasional small countryside village, the roadside was nothing but vast, open fields stretching endlessly. No matter how far they drove, there were no towering buildings—just an expansive, brilliant blue sky, something rarely seen in Seoul.
“I don’t see the ocean. Where’s the ocean?”
After alternating between feeling the wind with his hand and sneaking glances at Sang-hyuk’s sharp side profile, Ha-yoon eventually grumbled again. An hour spent sitting still in the car was long enough for the excitement of their spontaneous trip to fade a little.
Unable to sit still, he twisted his body and checked the navigation system. Thankfully, they were only about ten minutes away from their destination.
Ha-yoon knew their destination’s location thanks to the navigation system, but he had no idea what awaited them there. His phone had been confiscated before they left and was probably still back in Seoul, so he couldn’t even search for information. Asking Choi Sang-hyuk wouldn’t yield any real answers either.
Finally, the ocean came into view. Along the shore, low, wide buildings began to appear.
“That must be it.”
Suppressing the sudden excitement that surged at the sight of the sea, Ha-yoon muttered as nonchalantly as possible. Sang-hyuk glanced at him briefly before the corner of his mouth curled slightly.
Without hesitation, the car drove straight through the entrance. As soon as it stopped at the front gate, a uniformed attendant approached to check their license plate and names. The level of security at the entrance suggested this was an exceptionally high-end hotel.
The moment Ha-yoon stepped out of the car, he unconsciously stuck close to Sang-hyuk. It wasn’t just because they were abroad—it was a completely unfamiliar place, far removed from any bustling city. A vague, indescribable feeling flickered inside him. But the moment he intertwined his fingers with Sang-hyuk’s, that feeling vanished without a trace.
Two grown men standing side by side, fingers interlocked—it was something they would never even consider doing in Seoul. But here, in a foreign country where they wouldn’t run into anyone they knew, it felt oddly liberating. Sang-hyuk didn’t seem to mind either, tightening his grip in return.
The well-dressed hotel staff showed no surprise or discomfort at their gesture, simply smiling as they guided them inside. After checking in, they were taken in a golf cart to their accommodations—a fully private pool villa, where a deep blue pool stretched at the center, surrounded by a bedroom, living room, and bathroom.
The moment Ha-yoon laid eyes on the pool, he had to fight to keep his mouth from stretching into a wide grin. He tried his best to maintain a composed expression, as if he had been to places like this countless times before. Of course, that composure crumbled the second the staff left.
“Whoa! This is insane!”
The moment the employee was out of sight, Ha-yoon threw both arms up and shouted. Then, bubbling with excitement, he ran around the villa, flinging open the doors to the bedroom, living room, and bathroom one by one, inspecting every corner. Considering he already lived in a top-tier luxury apartment, it took a lot for a place to truly impress him—but that wasn’t the point. What mattered was that this was a playground.
“Holy shit. This is amazing. This whole place is just for us? Sang-hyuk, come check out this bed—it’s huge and super soft! There are two bedrooms! Did you see the bathtub? The faucet looks gold-plated! And look at that, look at that…!”
Ha-yoon spun around the villa, inspecting every detail with wide-eyed enthusiasm. Then, on a whim, he yanked open the wardrobe—only to freeze in place.
The closet, which should have been empty, was neatly stocked with vacation-appropriate clothing—shorts, short-sleeved shirts, and even tiny scraps of fabric that looked suspiciously like swimsuits, all arranged like a boutique display. On the bottom, two pairs of slippers and sneakers were perfectly lined up, clearly meant for them. At a glance, the sizes were unmistakably Sang-hyuk’s and Ha-yoon’s.
“Uh… are these ours?”
Ha-yoon’s eyes widened as he reached out to touch the clothes and shoes. He had never seen them before, but they were undoubtedly their exact sizes.
“Did you… pre-shop for all of this?”
Ha-yoon turned to Sang-hyuk, eyes round with surprise.
“Of course. Can’t exactly walk around naked.”
Sang-hyuk replied nonchalantly. Ha-yoon’s eyes grew even rounder.
Now that I think about it, something comes to mind. Last weekend, Choi Sang-hyuk clearly had no separate work at the company, yet he disappeared somewhere and came back. Even when asked where he had been all day, he didn’t answer.
“Were you shopping for this last weekend?”
Seo Ha-yoon asked, his face filled with disbelief. Choi Sang-hyuk silently took off his sunglasses and placed them on the nearby table. It was a sign of affirmation.
“Wow….”
Seo Ha-yoon let out a strange sound, a mix of admiration and surprise.
The fact that Choi Sang-hyuk had prepared for their trip together in advance, even down to such meticulous details, was astonishing. It wasn’t just about keeping his promise to make time for the trip. It was about the effort he had put in, planning and preparing well in advance, that touched Seo Ha-yoon deeply.
“Sang-hyuk….”
Overwhelmed with emotion, Seo Ha-yoon wrapped his arms around Choi Sang-hyuk’s neck and kissed him passionately. The surge of emotion made his body tremble with desire. They continued their intense kiss, stumbling towards the bed. Soon, they collapsed onto it, their bodies entwined.
“Mmm… mm….”
The thought that a staff member might enter the room again briefly crossed Seo Ha-yoon’s mind. But his body was already burning with desire. He desperately wanted to be with this incredibly attractive man, to feel him deep inside, to moan freely. His stomach was already fluttering with anticipation.
“Sang-hyuk, hurry up….”
Seo Ha-yoon pleaded in a soft voice, kissing and licking Choi Sang-hyuk’s lips. Even to his own ears, his plea sounded incredibly lewd.
“You can’t live a day without a man, can you, Seo Ha-yoon.”
Choi Sang-hyuk whispered, slipping his hand into Seo Ha-yoon’s pants and gripping his fully erect member.
“Uhng….”
Seo Ha-yoon’s body trembled, and he let out a moan that was neither affirmation nor denial.
The place where Choi Sang-hyuk had been the night before was still soft and relaxed. Choi Sang-hyuk used the precum from the tip of Seo Ha-yoon’s cock to lubricate his finger and pressed it firmly into Seo Ha-yoon’s entrance.
“Ah!….”
A long finger pushed its way inside, making his entire body tingle. Seo Ha-yoon arched his back, clenching tightly around Choi Sang-hyuk’s finger.
“You’re already so turned on from just one finger….”
Despite his teasing words, Choi Sang-hyuk’s eyes were filled with desire.
“Sang-hyuk. I can’t wait. Hurry… please?”
Seo Ha-yoon begged, his impatience clear. He reached down and stroked Choi Sang-hyuk’s already hard cock, urging him on.
“You want it that badly?”
Choi Sang-hyuk asked, his actions belying his calm words. He was already unbuckling his pants and pulling down the zipper. Finally, he pulled down his underwear, revealing his fully erect cock.
