
Unpopular opinion but i LOVED Chapter 69. This is def a huge chapter for Jaekyung and the chapter where he seems like an actual human being.
He's been frustrated this whole chapter bc he's feeling pressure on many sides - Dan, his rank, a sudden match, his guilt (even if he doesn't admit or even realize). You can feel his frustration boiling over when he shot water at Dan for drinking again.
BUT BUT BUT bc of how emotionally vulnerable he is this chapter, the sudden thought that it might be Dan who was drowning just reduced him to panic bc deep down he might actually like Dan and might be concerned for him. The prospect of someone's death really CAN be a wake up call for people to finally do introspection or to realize feelings they didn't think they felt. And the relief after they realize the other person is safe and alive? That can reduce anyone to tears. Or a hug in this case.
Another unpopular opinion, but I'm satisified with the pace we're going with Jaekyung's character development. He was such an asshole and an abuser and just devoid of a moral compass, that any faster than the rate at which we're going, and I'd say it's rushed, unrealistic, and disingenuous.
All in all, might be my fave chapter thus far!!! Also worry looks good on Jaekyung. He was so pretty during that boat scene.
Wow this chapter does so much for Andrew. I love love love the whole bedroom scene. It's like it was made with animation in mind. The happy and romantic atmosphere they have has a melancholic underbelly in Andrew's mind. You can def see how his past has made him an overhinking monster. It's difficult for him to be in the moment because this thoughts are too loud.
Also isn't is so sad how despite how happy they seem to be at the very beginning of their relationship, Andrew is already thinking this is something temporary? That Luke will inevitably have someone after Andrew? Ugh as much as i love smut, these types of chapters make me feral the most