BOOK #2 "He says I scare him sometimes. But how do I explain that the only thing that ever scared me... was the thought of losing him? I watch him even when he doesn't know. I memorize the way he smiles, the way his voice lilts when he's being sarcastic, and the way he curls into silence when he's hurting. He calls it obsession. I call it love - twisted, but mine." --- "They say protectiveness is sweet. But Seokmin? He guards me like I'm something sacred and dangerous at the same time. I don't know whether to run from him or into his arms. But I do know one thing - in this world, he's my chaos, my safety, my storm. And I think I love him for that... even when I shouldn't." Most people know Lee Seokmin as the rude one. The monster. A glare that could pierce through your soul. But there's a side of him he's kept hidden - the part shaped by pain, loss, and a vow to never let the people he loves slip away. Especially not Joshua. Hong Jisoo - or Joshua, as he prefers - is calm, classy, and sassy when provoked. He's dealt with enough of life's mess to build a fortress of poise around himself. But then came Seokmin: loud, protective, maddeningly devoted. And terrifyingly in love. As shadows from the past resurface and people begin to connect the dots of fate, Joshua and Seokmin find themselves tangled in a love that burns too hot to hold - but too precious to lose. Because in the end, love isn't always gentle. Sometimes, it watches from the dark. Sometimes, it follows. Sometimes, it's the shadow you never asked for... but always needed. TW ⚠️: Contains lots of violence, swearing and harmful topics. Book #2 of the Fate series

He confessed with trembling hands. He was rejected with words that still echoed years later. No explanation. No closure. Just silence. Time moved on. They didn't. Now fate forces them to stand under the same roof again- pretending nothing ever happened. But some loves don't fade. They rot quietly. And when a single misunderstanding makes everything look unforgivable... How do you fight for someone who thinks you already belong to someone else?

wherein Seokmin was always irritated by Joshua Hyung as a child, never realizing he loved him deep down. Now that he's gone, he misses him deeply - but can he win him back, despite the seven years between them? "You hated me don't you and now you're making me hate you seokmin, stop it."

"You know nothing about me, and act like it!" "No one gets to love me, no one.... and you don't too" Joshua snaps, voice louder and shaky. "And what makes you think that I don't ?" "No way I'm leaving you. Not after you showed me how it feels to keep loving you, now you are stuck with me" Seokmin replys, voice calm, bold with a smile. "Maybe forever" | Your's In Devotion |

BOOK 2 of The Sunflower and the Stone Seokmin is a university student with sunshine in his smile and chaos in his brain. He never expected to come home and find his parents in debt to the most dangerous man in Seoul. Joshua is a mafia boss who doesn't smile, doesn't negotiate, and doesn't feel. When he arrives to collect what he's owed, he expects fear. What he gets is a boy who looks him in the eye and tells him he's not scary. Now Seokmin is trapped in a world of blood and power, bound to a man who could crush him without a second thought. But Seokmin doesn't break. He talks back. He pushes. He burns. And Joshua is about to learn that even the darkest stone can be cracked by the sun. sooseok/seoksoo story.

At 32 years old, Joshua Hong is one of Korea's most celebrated actors-with a chiseled physique, gentlemanly demeanor, and a face that makes fans swoon. But beneath his polished exterior lies a possessive streak and a reputation for being aloof. At 30 years old, Lee Seokmin is the industry's "Sunshine Prince"-with an angelic voice that hits impossible high notes, a sassy sense of humor, and delicate features that make him both pretty and charming. Five years ago, their paths crossed on the set of Moonlight Mirage-Joshua as the main lead, Seokmin as the second male lead. What began as professional competition ignited into personal loathing: Seokmin resents Joshua's effortless handsomeness and what he sees as arrogant smugness, while Joshua finds Seokmin's perpetual cheerfulness grating and his constant comparisons unbearable. Now, they're forced to share the screen as leads in The Prince's Secret-a highly anticipated BL drama adapted from a beloved bestseller. With millions of fans watching and their careers on the line, they need to fake chemistry that could fool even the most skeptical viewer. But as long hours of rehearsal blur into late-night meals with their chaotic friend groups, and as they navigate rumors, family expectations, and the pressures of fame, the line between hatred and desire begins to blur in ways neither could have imagined. This story follows two men who must learn that sometimes the person you fight hardest against is exactly who you've been waiting for. #seoksoo

Some people love loudly. Some love silently. And some let their feelings remain unspoken. A Seoksoo story about misunderstandings, quiet love, and the slow realization of what was always there.

Lee Seokmin, an energetic and kind-hearted university student, finds himself falling deeply for Joshua Hong, a reserved and gentle senior. Joshua, who has always carried an air of mystery, begins to reciprocate Seokmin's affection, and the two quickly become close. However, just as their relationship starts to blossom, Joshua begins to distance himself. Unbeknownst to Seokmin, Joshua has been diagnosed with a terminal illness; an ailment that he has been silently battling. Joshua, who is uncertain about his future, fears burdening Seokmin with the uncertainty of his condition. Though deeply in love, he begins to push Seokmin away, thinking it's for the best. Seokmin, confused and hurt by Joshua's sudden coldness, refuses to give up. He notices the cracks in Joshua's armor and becomes determined to understand what's going on. As he uncovers the truth about Joshua's illness, Seokmin faces the heart-wrenching decision of whether to stay by Joshua's side, despite the unknowns, or let him go.

Seungcheol knew Jeonghan, a bit very well. It was a high school rivalry that never ended. It was dragged so bad that in the present, Seungcheol and Jeonghan even clashed in a meeting of BSK with Rose Quartz with of course an excuse. But thanks to the CEO, Boo Seungkwan, everything settled down. It was a long story to be honest and Seungcheol knew that he would recall a lot of sour memories in the following days. Because his younger brother, Choi Seokmin was going to marry Jeonghan's younger brother, Yoon Joshua. But things took a 360 degree turn when his mom revealed an unexpected proposal, for him and Jeonghan. And what will happen when an anonymous identity tries to take control of Seungcheol's life? Happy Ending

A story wherein Joshua, the well-known CEO of Hong Corporation, was forced and set by his parents to be engaged to Seokmin, the youngest son of the Lee family. However, he doesn't expect that meeting Seokmin would be harder than talking to a wall. Why? Because Seokmin is mute. a seoksoo/sooseok story ʚɞ