“You Are My Sea” is a gay romance short story of over 15,000 words, effortlessly blending the tropes of workplace romance, enemies to lovers, and hurt and comfort. It narrates the fates of two frenemies from work, who harbor secret feelings for each other.

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Arnold, grappling with his ADHD, isn't the kind to handle office monotony with ease. Seeking amusement, he constantly pesters his coworker, Peter, upon whom he harbors an intense crush. As a result, Peter can barely stand him, causing the two to clash often. Arnold doesn't really mind; he enjoys all that attention.

However, when Peter has a mental breakdown and rushes out of the office, Arnold is the first to worry. After excusing himself to their boss Silfra, he drops everything and starts searching for Peter.

Once it turns out that Peter is going through a severe personal crisis and wants to embark on a challenge—walking on foot to the sea to deal with his crisis—Arnold decides to join. The two start a lonely pilgrimage through the lunar landscapes of Iceland.

Needless to say, Peter is not thrilled with that outcome. But Arnold can't leave him now, especially not when he is so in love with him. He can't stop himself from hitting on Peter and making him go crazy. But does Peter really hate all that attention? What if he secretly likes it?

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“You Are My Sea” is Tina Isabel Leung’s debut and one of her most popular gay romance short stories. Aside from being an entertaining gay romance read, it deals with several difficult topics such as being an outcast, domestic abuse, broken relationships, and even suicide. It teaches to let go of the past, and embrace the joy that’s available to us now.

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