The romance between Song Ha-gyeong and Baek Do-ha has always been defined by timing, longing, and the weight of their shared past. In this chapter of Last Summer, their relationship enters a new emotional phase — one where sweet tenderness meets jealousy, vulnerability, and the complicated echoes of old wounds.
A Relationship Rooted in Years of Unspoken Feelings
Ha-gyeong and Do-ha first bonded as children, forming a quiet, precious connection during the summers they spent together. As they grew older, Ha-gyeong’s affection deepened into something more, while Do-ha held onto that bond in his own guarded way. As adults, fate draws them back into each other’s orbit, and the romantic tension that once simmered finally comes to the surface.
Their love story blossoms with small moments — shared workdays, gentle teasing, meaningful glances — all pointing toward a relationship finally allowed to breathe after years of hesitation.
Sweetness Turning Real: Their Growing Intimacy
This stage of their relationship is marked by a newfound closeness. They spend more time together, fall into a natural rhythm, and share the kind of warm, everyday moments that couples cherish. The barriers they once held up begin to soften, and what started as nostalgia becomes something real and grounded.
For Ha-gyeong, this is a chance to rediscover Do-ha not as the boy she adored, but as the man he is now — flawed, sincere, deeply attached. For Do-ha, being near Ha-gyeong awakens both comfort and fear: comfort in the familiarity she represents, fear in how much she means to him.
Jealousy That Reveals Hidden Insecurities
Their love, however, does not grow without turbulence. A gathering with friends brings buried emotions to the surface. When Ha-gyeong interacts with someone from her past, Do-ha’s calm exterior cracks. His jealousy is subtle at first — lingering looks, tense silence — but soon becomes impossible to hide.
The tension isn’t just romantic rivalry; it exposes how insecure Do-ha is about his place in Ha-gyeong’s heart. His fears stem from years of feeling unworthy and the belief that he may have already lost her once. Ha-gyeong notices this shift, torn between frustration and empathy as she watches the two men silently challenge each other.
The moment may be uncomfortable, but it’s also honest — a raw look into how deeply Do-ha cares.
Love Tested by Ghosts of the Past
Even as they grow closer, shadows linger. Old relationships, emotional baggage, and unsaid truths threaten to pull them apart. Ha-gyeong wrestles with the pull of familiarity and the fear of being hurt again. Do-ha struggles to balance his desire to protect their connection with the insecurities that make him act out.
Their romance is no longer just about unspoken longing — it’s now about trust, communication, and the courage to move forward despite their fears.
The love between Song Ha-gyeong and Baek Do-ha has always been a quiet, lingering flame. Now, it burns brighter, more intense, and more vulnerable than ever before.
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