𝐊𝐏𝐎𝐏 𝐒𝐌𝐔𝐓 𝐎𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐒 𐙚

𝟯𝟬: 𝗦𝗲𝗼𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗼 (𝗦𝘃𝘁)

Beneath the White Coat

Group: Seventeen
Ship: Joshua (Top) x Seokmin (Bottom)
Word count: 4068

Sypnopsis: Seokmin, a bubbly and shy patient with a crush on his stoic and professional doctor, Joshua, struggles to get his attention during routine check-ups. Frustrated by Joshua's lack of response to his subtle advances, Seokmin starts seeing Dr. Jeonghan, a flirty and charismatic physician.

Requested by ilvkyeom <3
Sorry for the long wait!!

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Lee Seokmin fidgeted with the cuffs of his sweater as he sat in the waiting room, his heart racing in that familiar, erratic rhythm. He could hear the faint sounds of nurses moving around, other patients murmuring nearby, but all he could focus on was the knowledge that he’d be seeing him soon — Dr. Joshua Hong. The man had been treating Seokmin for months now, but the butterflies in his stomach had only gotten worse with each visit. The clinical, professional atmosphere of the office did nothing to calm the wild beating of his heart.

Seokmin gulped, his face already beginning to flush at the thought of Joshua’s piercing gaze. Why do I get so worked up every time I see him? He asked himself, knowing full well why. Joshua had a presence that was impossible to ignore — tall, confident, with those thin-framed glasses perched perfectly on his nose, giving him an air of intellectual authority. His sharp features were always set in a serious expression, a look that never failed to make Seokmin’s breath hitch.

The nurse’s voice startled him out of his thoughts. ❝Lee Seokmin?❞

He stood abruptly, almost tripping over his own feet. His heart leaped into his throat as he nervously followed the nurse down the hall. Every step closer to Joshua’s office felt heavier, like he was walking into a storm. Calm down, Seokmin, it’s just a check-up... he’s your doctor, not a date.

But that didn’t stop the flush of warmth from creeping up his neck. As soon as he entered Joshua’s office, the world seemed to narrow to just the two of them.

Joshua was there, standing at his desk, his usual stoic expression in place as he reviewed some files. His broad shoulders filled out his white coat perfectly, and his dark hair was pushed back just enough to give him a clean, almost severe look. He didn’t even glance up when Seokmin entered — he was focused, as always.

❝Take a seat on the table, Seokmin,❞ Joshua said, his voice deep and composed, sending a shiver down Seokmin’s spine. It wasn’t that Joshua was cold, but there was a quiet authority in his tone that left no room for argument.

Seokmin, cheeks already burning, nodded quickly and climbed up onto the exam table, trying to control his racing heart. He tucked his hands under his legs to stop them from trembling. ❝H-Hi, Dr. Hong...❞ he mumbled.

Joshua finally looked up, his eyes cool and piercing behind those damn glasses. For a moment, their gazes met, and Seokmin’s breath caught in his throat. The intensity of Joshua’s stare always felt like it could see right through him, as if he knew every little secret Seokmin was trying to hide — especially the way he’d been harboring this ridiculous crush on him.

❝Hello, Seokmin,❞ Joshua replied evenly, stepping forward with his stethoscope in hand. His movements were always so precise, so measured, like everything in his world needed to be just so.

Seokmin tried to calm his nerves as Joshua came closer, but his pulse was already racing, and he knew the doctor would notice.

Joshua pressed the cool metal of the stethoscope against Seokmin’s chest, his hand steady and professional, but the touch sent a jolt through Seokmin's body. He had to fight not to flinch.