[DISTINCT LOVE] || TaeGyu

Chp 1

"Choi Beomgyu! You scoundrel! Come back here!"

The disembodied, forceful voice sent chills down Choi Beomgyu's spine.

In a life-and-death situation, beads of sweat streamed down Beomgyu's body as he sprinted desperately. Three menacing unknown figures pursued him relentlessly, armed with a baseball bat, sacks, and possibly a gun or knife capable of transporting him to another realm in mere seconds.

Go away!

Beomgyu exclaimed, breathless and terrified, realizing he hadn't been paying attention to his surroundings. As he cautiously navigated his current location on Jeju Island, where he was just beginning his so-called "new life" with his childhood friend and soon-to-be husband, it became evident that he was not familiar with the area.

Unconsciously venturing into the mysterious Gotjawal Forest, Beomgyu abruptly changed course toward a dark, secluded corner within the forest, completely oblivious to the warning sign he had missed.

DEAD END
PLEASE BE AWARE! WILD ANIMALS ROAMING AROUND THIS AREA

His vision blurred, and he couldn't vividly see anymore as he unconsciously tripped and fell into a deep, slumping ground. Covering his head to minimize the risk, he also shielded his mouth and held his breath, suppressing the pain and whimpering voice. Fortunately, branches prevented him from falling deeper into an unnoticed pit in the ground. Upon hearing nearing footsteps, he quickly hid under a huge trunk of a dead tree.

Where's that scoundrel?

Boss, Hyunjin is calling.

Hearing the familiar name, Beomgyu silently cried, clenching his mouth as a sudden pain struck his chest.

Damn! We need to find him tomorrow!

Boss, I think he's dead right now. Look! This injury is enough to have killed him.

We don't know, mate... Maybe he's still breathing. I wish he would be dead by now.

Hahahahahaha!

Boss, Hyunjin will undoubtedly be thrilled when he hears this great news!

The unknown men sarcastically laughed together, relishing the thought of Beomgyu's unfortunate demise.

FLASHBACK

"Beomgyu, sweetie!" A woman in her 50s exclaimed with a honeyed voice, waving her hands to Beomgyu, who had just exited from his room.

Beomgyu walked downstairs with a contagious smile forming on his lips. He observed numerous people in formal attire, some tall men donning black suits. Amidst the crowd, he noticed his childhood friend, Hwang Hyunjin—his long-time crush and the one who had always been by his side when he needed for emotional support.