Every soul is at least a little rotten. Every single one. Every... ...what?

Set in a universe where Ateez attend different sports, most at the Olympic level. Seonghwa is a figure skater.. or perhaps was. A year ago he sustained a terrible injury and is lucky to be able to be back on the ice. He still gets pestered by his coach to get back in competition, but fear holds Seonghwa down. Perhaps a nudge from the other boys will get him back on the ice of the Olympics? I have no knowledge of figure skating! I'm so sorry if this isn't accurate!! Also here are the sports the members attend/do: Seonghwa & Yeosang: Figure skating Hongjoong & Mingi: Competetive swimming Wooyoung & San: Volleyball Yunho: Fencing Jongho: Football 2# swimming - 1st of December 2025 2# jongho - 12th of April 2026

A sheltered, delicate ballerina raised to be perfect, graceful, ethereal, adored. But Seonghwa wants none of it. He destroys himself in quiet ways, pushing his body to the brink, starving the beauty out of himself, trying to be too ugly, too hollow, too unapproachable, anything to be seen for his talent rather than his face. And then there's Hongjoong. An underground fighter who was never given a chance at perfection, a man hardened by violence and survival. When their worlds collide, he swears to ruin Seonghwa, to break him the way the world once broke him. But the more he tries, the more he finds himself unable to let go. Because Seonghwa, in all his self-destruction, is the most beautiful thing he's ever seen. Top Kim Hongjoong, Bottom Park Seonghwa

Kim Hongjoong doesn't want to be the crown prince. In fact, he couldn't think of a worse fate. While his parents force him to attend boring meetings and boring lessons with the hope of making him a better leader, Hongjoong is thinking of the sketchbook hidden beneath his bed. The one full of dozens of designs, spectacular pieces he dreams of bringing to life and sharing with the world. But a prince can't be a fashion designer. At least, not publicly. Park Seonghwa needs a job. Desperately. After being let go from his fourth job in a year, Seonghwa will take just about anything. Following a public breach of security involving the crown prince's personal assistant, Seonghwa takes a shot in the dark and applies for the job. Thrust into the world of royals, Seonghwa is determined to make this job last. A task that proves to be difficult with someone as standoffish and impatient as Prince Hongjoong. But behind that stoic demeanor is a gentleness and playfulness that Hongjoong has not felt the need to show anyone else in years. Not until Seonghwa's bright eyed optimism started to crack away at his walls. As Hongjoong secretly brings his dreams into fruition, he begins to wonder if a different kind of dream is within his reach. TW: brief moments of ableism

"You're injured!" "We have to keep moving," Hongjoong hissed as he leaned against the smooth rocks of the cave wall. He winced as he went to push himself off of it. They had to keep moving. The producer gripped his side as he felt the warm sensation of his blood seeping from the wound in his side. He hadn't expected the hybrid to swipe its tail at him -- he should be glad that the spike didn't impale him. "Joong!" hissed Seonghwa. "Stop -- just stop." Hongjoong paused in his movements to stare at the model. He could see that Seonghwa was at his wit's ends. He knew that the older was about to crack whatever wall that was holding him steady. Brown eyes narrowed at the taller man before a scoff forced its way from his throat. Seonghwa looked hurt, broken at the simple sound. "How can we stop?" whispered Hongjoong. "We lost -- We lost Wooyoung. I'm not going to lose anybody else." ----------- Or -- Jurassic World has unveiled a new tourist trap. Come camp within the jungle! Camp Carnivore is for all ages. To make sure everybody is up to their standard, they invited 8 people to stay for free. Nothing could go wrong, right?

Park Seonghwa's world revolves around the grand notes of opera and the gentle keys of his piano-his sanctuary from the chaos of the world. But hidden beneath his passion for music lies a life dictated by Stiff Person Syndrome, a rare neurological condition that causes painful muscle stiffness and spasms, limiting his movements and isolating him in a prison of unpredictability. Afraid of how others might react to his condition, Seonghwa retreats into the shadows of a dating app, where no one can see his struggles or the contortions his body must endure.

Seonghwa want a 'fake' boyfriend to attend his sister's wedding. Hongjoong needs more inspiration and a break from his job. And Wooyoung have a great solution for both.

Seonghwa lives in the visuals of the world. His world is full of color, vibrancy, and taking everything in as it is. He takes every day as it is and just wants to make it through school to pursue his passion. His world is also silent, cold and isolating. Hongjoong lives in the world of the abstracts. His world is full of music, language and absorbing as much as possible while he can. He pushes through the ever changing obstacles ahead no matter what. His world is dark, blurred and getting smaller every year.

"And.. What is it like to know you, Kim Hongjoong?" "It's hell and I wouldn't try it, Park Seonghwa." The sheriff and detective don't get along! .. but why? When one certain case has to the two working together again, can Seonghwa unlock the secrets to Hongjoong's heart before unlocking the secrets of their case? !! AKA Police/Mafia + Social Media ATEEZ AU !! ⋆ ⭒ ˚ . ⋆ !! Sequel to SKZ Modeling Co !! this story is in a texting and occasional social media post format! however! there is also a classic writing format written in for in-person interactions and plot! ships included; seongjoong (main), woosan, yungi (2nd main), jongsang started: 03.30.2024 finished: 09.13.2025 edited: 04.28 > 05.16 . . 2026

|| ON HIATUS || The heart always remembers. They parted ways after a fight. But what happens when they meet again 6 years later? Things the brain had forgotten, will the heart remember? 6 years later and he loves someone else hearts align ♡ seongjoong