Secretly liking a guy on the football team leads to some inevitable consequences, Matthew.

Matthew didn't expect moving to Seoul to feel quite so loud... or quite so lonely. While his family finds their place in a new city, he slips into the quiet spaces between language barriers and lecture halls, unnoticed and increasingly unsure of himself. Then one rainy afternoon, everything scattered, literally. A fall, a hand held out, and someone who doesn't speak his language but sees him anyway. A quiet university slow burn. Miscommunication, soft glances, and the long way toward understanding.

At Rosendale University, Park Gunwook and Seok Matthew have everything in common. They share an apartment, a bed, and gradually, a future they never realized they wanted. Gunwook is in his final year before heading to law school, feeling the burden of family expectations and the need to do well, while Matthew balances pre-med classes with late night bartending to fund his education. Even though their schedules don't match, their lives are always connected: sleepy mornings, quiet nights of studying, missed dinners, and soft talks before they drift off to sleep. What began as just being roommates evolved into something much more significant when a small act of comfort changed everything. However, love can be tough. Jealousy, misunderstandings, and the challenges of their different backgrounds put them to the test. Yet, amidst gentle kisses in their cozy apartment, long walks back from campus, and the warmth of shared aspirations, they start to realize that home isn't just a place. It's each other.

the story follows Gyuvin, who has recently moved from Seoul to Tokyo. As he settles into his new home, he meets his neighbor, Ricky, who captivates him with his beauty. Determined to get closer to Ricky, Gyuvin finds that Ricky is not easily approachable. Meanwhile, back in Seoul, Gyuvin's cousin Gunwook is dealing with significant hardships. Gunwook is grieving the loss of his boyfriend, Yujin, and is struggling to help his mother with her mounting medical bills. Despite their challenges, both cousins embark on personal journeys to become better individuals and to find and share love in their lives.

Matthew was already drowning in his own problems, the sleepless nights, the silence at home. The last thing he needed were rumors about him and Gunwook. But when Gunwook finally steps into the chaos, Matthew has to wonder: is this another weight to carry, or the hand he's been needing all along? ---------------------------- Disclaimer: This is a fictional story inspired by real events and actions, but it is not directly related to the real lives or health of the idols. Any resemblance to real individuals is purely fictionalized for the purpose of the story.

Matthew had always been an affectionate person towards people he cared about. It was therefore only natural that he would be demonstrative with the members of his group whom he loved so much. Gunwook for his part was not a fan of big hugs and friendly kisses. "Open up to others a little, Gunwook." Everyone, but not him. Because he was in everyone's arms. He was against everyone's lips. Because, a few times, he slept with the members. Because he gave his smile and his warmth to everyone as if it were simple. Because he gave too much while Gunwook struggled to offer the bare minimum, feeling around him the frustrated sighs of those he loved.

Gunwook and Matthew debuted together, trained together, laughed and cried through the chaos of survival shows and sleepless nights. Now, as rising stars in ZB1, they've got everything they dreamed of. Except each other. Gunwook is the golden boy. Tall, talented, and always reliable. But behind his fierce stage presence is a boy who's terrified of wanting more than he's allowed. Matthew is the sunshine. Warm smiles, soft laughter, the member everyone naturally gravitates to. But even the brightest stars burn when they're forced to hide their truth. One accidental late night touch, one too long glance during rehearsal, one shared hotel room and suddenly the years of tension between them threaten to unravel. In a world where image is everything, they have to choose. Risk everything for love, or stay in the shadows where it's safe.

Ricky thought his first love would be simple. He didn't expect it to be his professor. How far would Ricky go for a forbidden love?