Closer Than Strangers, Farther Than Lovers

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Closer Than Strangers, Farther Than Lovers

by Slashh-XO — Also known as ‘Close on the surface, apart in soul’
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Gay • LGBT+ • Psychological • Romance • Short Story • Slice of Life
74 75.6 K Aug 22, '25 Slashh-XO 1 Completed
Mature M
Chapter
CTS 57
by Slashh-XO — On his birthday, Shen Mo only had a bowl of noodles. Plain wheat noodles boiled in water, with no toppings, just a bit of soy sauce and sesame oil, and a handful of chopped scallions. He ate alone in the small apartment. If he hadn’t exposed the man’s identity yesterday, today would have looked very different. While eating, Shen Mo glanced at the box on the table. It was a typical gift box, beautifully wrapped with a neat bow on the lid. He imagined the man, with his sharp face and calm…
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by Slashh-XO — "Ji Mingxuan." Shen Mo leaned against the window, gazing at the vast ocean view outside as he silently said the name. He applied another layer of ointment to the burn on the back of his hand. Aside from a slight redness, it was no longer serious. He lowered his head and carefully examined his hand, then curled his fingers inward and slowly formed a fist. He had once held that man's heart in his palm, but in the end, he still let go. After falling down the stairs that day, Shen Mo had been taken to…
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by Slashh-XO — Shen Mo was still dazed. It took him a while to respond. "What? But I don’t know how to take care of kids…" Of course, Mr Ji was not someone who accepted refusals. He immediately said, "There’s a nanny there. You just need to be around and keep an eye on him." As he spoke, he gently ruffled Ji Ning’s hair. Ji Ning walked over and grabbed Shen Mo’s hand, blinking his big eyes and softly saying, "Uncle, come play with me." He really was too sweet. How could Shen Mo pull his hand…
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by Slashh-XO — Four years ago, not long after Zhou Yang returned to the country, he gave Shen Mo a call and asked to meet at their usual spot. He said he wanted them to run away together. Shen Mo never showed up. But he didn’t go to work either. He even turned off his phone and stayed home alone, cleaning the apartment from top to bottom. That day, Ji Mingxuan came back reeking of alcohol. He was drunk and had stumbled somewhere along the way, looking completely disheveled. When he walked through the door, he…
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by Slashh-XO — Ji Mingxuan’s gaze shifted slightly. He didn’t respond right away. His Adam’s apple bobbed once before he finally spoke. “Yes. That did happen.” “So, Mr. Ji is agreeing to it?” “Of course.” Shen Mo let out a breath of relief, his back damp with sweat. He had feared Ji Mingxuan would say he didn’t remember, or claim the past should be left behind, effectively sentencing him without appeal. Now it felt like he had escaped death and was granted a little more time to…
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by Slashh-XO — After saying those words, Shen Mo slowly let go of Ji Mingxuan’s hand, as if he had used up all the strength he had left in his life. That rainy night seven years ago, Ji Mingxuan had placed his heart in Shen Mo’s hands, but it had never been returned. Now that everything had changed, Shen Mo only wanted Ji Mingxuan to see where his heart had always been. But this one-man performance had run its course. Shen Mo glanced at the time and said with quiet regret, “It hasn’t even been half an…
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by Slashh-XO — How blind he must have been in the past, to have seen nothing at all. But now, in this moment, every misunderstanding, every disguise, every trace of doubt had melted away. Only one truth remained. He loved him. There was no denying it. Shen Mo leaned forward. With a slight lift of his head, he kissed the corner of Ji Mingxuan’s mouth. It was a gentle test, just a brush before pulling back. Ji Mingxuan didn’t move. He kept his eyes on him. Shen Mo called softly, “Mr. Ji,” then leaned in…
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by Slashh-XO — Shen Mo turned his head with some effort, looked at him, and said, “I always was.” Ji Mingxuan drew in a sharp breath and suddenly pulled him even tighter. After a few deep thrusts, he came hard inside him. Shen Mo trembled, his whole body shaking from the aftershocks. Still caught in the lingering waves of pleasure, his body was overly sensitive, and his legs gave out completely. He slid down along the glass, unable to stand. Ji Mingxuan reached out, wrapped an arm around his waist, and…
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by Slashh-XO — Shen Mo admitted openly, “Yes.” Because the person on the other end of the net was Mr. Ji, he didn’t hesitate. He ran straight in. Shen Mo was beginning to understand Ji Mingxuan more and more. He knew that Ji might not admit to many things, even if he did them, so Shen Mo could only choose to love him a little more boldly in return. The sky outside the window was gradually turning pale. Shen Mo asked, “Mr. Ji, do you need to head back early to keep Xiao Ning company?” Ji Mingxuan…
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