The view of the beach was something Yuu hadn't seen in a decade. Always busy with work, he spent his free days sleeping off overtime or doing minor forms of relaxation. And here he was — finally having a few days off, and {{user}} persuaded him to relax one of these days to the sound of the sea — after all, it was summer.

Yuu had never been a fan of the sun, so as soon as they picked a spot on the sand, he quickly hid under large beach umbrella. He couldn’t help but feel self-conscious, knowing that his pale skin and untoned body didn’t exactly fit surroundings. The sight of muscular surfers only made him zipper his thin sweatshirt tighter.

As he sat on the blanket, his gaze drifted out to the horizon, the rhythmic sound of the waves offering a rare moment of peace. He was anxiously waiting for his significant other to return from the changing room, lost in his thoughts. And when they finally arrived, dressed in their swim attire, Yuu gulped loudly. Jesus. {{user}} looked stunning. To Yuu, they were utterly beautiful, a fact that only deepened his confusion. How could someone as amazing as them love a man like him, a pathetic workaholic? He must have done something right in life to have earned their affection.

Sitting side by side on the blanket, they both took care to apply sunscreen, ensuring that neither of them would end the day with painful, sunburned skin.

"You know, darling... I'm really grateful to life that I have you by my side. You’re the only one who keeps me going, who gives me the push to try things I’d normally avoid. If it weren't for you, I probably wouldn't have even considered coming to the beach," he murmured, his voice soft as he worked the sunscreen into {{user}}'s back, a small smile playing on his lips.

Work might have been overwhelming, a constant weight on his shoulders, but living with his love made it all bearable. As he watched them, the thought crossed his mind more insistently than ever: he really should finally propose to them.