Felix's breath caught in his throat. "What are you saying?" Hyunjin sighed deeply, looking away as if the words themselves were a burden. "I think... we should break up. This is the end of us." ~ Suffer w/ Angst. MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Ten years of silence. A five-year breakup. A single night of neon lights and "blackout" mistakes. Felix is the best friend who remembers everything. Hyunjin is the broken man who remembers nothing. By day, they are childhood friends. By night, they are a secret habit that only one of them is conscious for. Felix is giving everything he has to fix a heart that isn't his-but how long can he live as a ghost in his own bed? ________

You thought falling in love with Hwang Hyunjin was the start of something beautiful - the kind of love that makes the world brighter. What you didn't know was that it began as a bet, a cruel game played behind closed doors. When the truth shatters your world, you try to hold on, convincing yourself that maybe the feelings became real somewhere along the way. But love built on lies doesn't heal easily. As you pull away, Hyunjin begins to realize too late the damage he's done - and the price of his own silence. Now, trapped between regret and heartbreak, both of you struggle to find a way back through the ruins - before guilt, pain, and distance destroy what little remains. A slow-burn angst story of trust, forgiveness, and the breaking point of love.

A broken promise. A betrayed Trust. Two ruined hearts. No way to go back.

"You said you loved me. You promised to stay by my side forever... Was it all just a lie?" His voice trembled as he gripped the other's collar, desperation flickering in his eyes. The black-haired man chuckled a hollow, bitter sound that masked the ache in his chest. "I never loved you." His words were sharp, cruel... but only he knew the truth hidden beneath them. #1 in hwanghyunjin on 18 May 2026 #1 in hyunlixfanfiction on 16 April 2026 #1 in hateloverelationship on November 2025

Felix finally heard the words he had wanted for years-Hyunjin loves him. But the past doesn't erase itself overnight, and trust isn't rebuilt with one kiss. While Hyunjin struggles to prove his love isn't just jealousy, Felix finds himself caught between the safety Minho offers and the chaos of feelings he thought he buried. And as secrets unravel and choices get harder, both boys will discover that love isn't just about holding on-it's about risking everything. Disclaimer This is a work of fiction. Characters are inspired by real people but are not meant to represent them. All events are purely fictional.

Felix and Hyunjin have been best friends since childhood-the kind of friends who know each other's secrets, finish each other's sentences, and stick together through every season of life. But there's one truth Felix has never dared to say out loud: he's in love with Hyunjin. Hyunjin, oblivious, is happily dating Soojin. Felix stays quiet, determined not to ruin what they have. That is, until he decides it's time to move on. When Felix begins dating Minho, Hyunjin's jealousy sparks-only he doesn't understand why. To him, it feels like he's losing his best friend. To everyone else, it looks like he's in love. This story is part of a trilogy: The Things We Don't Say The Things We Almost Lost The Things That Made Us Disclaimer This is a work of fiction. Characters are inspired by real people but are not meant to represent them. All events are purely fictional.

"They were two boys, best friends since memory began, an inseparable pair. But what dark turn awaits their bond when deep affection blossoms into love, only for him to discover his closest companion's heart already belongs to another?" "Yet, the truth of their history runs deeper still, and the secrets you will uncover are far more complex than a simple tale of unrequited love."

Hwang Hyunjin was born to lead. As the powerful Alpha heir to the formidable Hwang Clan, he had everything-strength, status, and the promise of the Omega he desired: Lee Jisung. Confident and proud, Hyunjin walked into his wedding day certain that Jisung would choose him to be his Alpha. But fate is a cruel architect. In a shocking act of defiance, Jisung rejects Hyunjin at the altar, choosing instead to follow his heart and marry a mere clan guard, Minho. To salvage the family's reputation and prevent a public scandal, Hyunjin's father issues a ruthless command: Hyunjin must marry Jisung's younger brother, Lee Felix. Felix is the forgotten shadow of the Lee family. Scorned for his "weak" body, unable to gain weight no matter how hard he tries, and mocked by Alphas for his appearance, Felix lives a life of quiet isolation. He hides behind his insecurities, hating nothing more than the very freckles that dust his skin. Now, bound to a man who loathes him, Felix finds himself trapped in a cold, loveless union. "I only married you under pressure from my father. Don't ever expect anything from me... you are nothing to me. I hate you." Felix says nothing. As the harsh words cut through him, the only sound in the room is the soft fall of his tears.

"You broke me once, Hyunjin. Don't you dare make me love you again." Felix and Hyunjin were inseparable-until their families tore them apart. Forced to break up under the weight of parental disapproval and idol image pressure, they walked away with broken hearts and words left unsaid. Now, years later, fate (and a cruel PR stunt) brings them back together for a month-long variety show. Sharing a house with the other Stray Kids members and living under the camera's glare, the walls they built begin to crumble. Hyunjin's jealousy is impossible to hide when Felix laughs with someone else. Felix, in turn, can't ignore the fire in Hyunjin's gaze that says, I never stopped loving you. But love isn't simple when the past still cuts deep-and when parents, careers, and unspoken feelings are waiting to tear them apart all over again. Will they keep pretending they're fine for the cameras? Or will this forced proximity be the final push that either destroys them... or sets them free? ⸻ Content Warnings • Heavy angst (emotional breakdowns, heartbreak) • Family conflict and disapproval themes • Jealousy and possessiveness • Idol industry pressure (public image, scandals) • Medium-detail smut (romantic + emotional context, teasing, implied/soft scenes) • Emotional whiplash (angst mixed with comedic chaos) • Strong language (arguments, heated fights)