If you ask Wonwoo when it all began, he'll tell you it didn't. Because nothing ever began with Mingyu. Mingyu was the kind of person who just... happened. Like summer heat, like loud laughter in quiet places, like falling asleep beside someone and waking up already missing them. They'd known each other since they were kids , since scraped knees and chasing fireflies, since "go away" meant "stay closer," and Mingyu never listened anyway. Back then, Mingyu was too loud. Too bright. Too much. Wonwoo didn't like loud things. But somehow, he never told Mingyu to be quiet. Not really. They grew up messily, awkwardly, in the way that boys with growing hearts do. Somewhere along the way, Mingyu got taller. Wonwoo got quieter. And love, whatever that was, started threading between them like light through leaves. Soft. Unspoken. Unnoticed. At least, by everyone except Mingyu. This is a story about: A boy who loved too loudly. And another who loved too quietly. It's about friendships that blur and feelings that twist, about secrets too dangerous to speak aloud, and moments that feel like forever even if they aren't. It's about what happens when one of them falls first. And waits for the other to catch up. Even when it hurts. Even when it's too late. This is the story of Wonwoo and Mingyu. Before the blood. Before the chaos. Before goodbye tasted like a kiss neither of them was ready to give. And before love, finally, painfully, made itself known.

Mingyu slammed the files onto the paler man's desk, his brows furrowing in irritation. "If I had a dollar for every time you've gotten under my skin, I'd be a millionaire." Wonwoo's smirk was sharp, his eyes sparkling with challenge, it's true, he loved to get under the art director's skin, "And if I had a dollar for every time you've been an utter disappointment, I'd be swimming in cash." The IT Director, Wonwoo, and Art Director, Mingyu, can't stand each other's guts. Their interactions are a constant battleground of colorful jabs and festering rage. But under all that tension, is hate the only thing they share in common? -also on ao3-

PREYS OF THE FOREST: BOOK 1 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐈 𝐒𝐄𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐎𝐋 𝐗 𝐘𝐎𝐎𝐍 𝐉𝐄𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐇𝐀𝐍 Choi Seungcheol is a man of few words and even fewer attachments. As a a well-known assassin by the name of 𝙎.𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙥𝙨, he has no room for distractions or feelings. His world thrives on precision and control. Every move he makes is calculated, every plan meticulously designed to bring his target down. And when it's time to end someone's life, Seungcheol does it with ruthless efficiency. But when a supposed assassin is tasked with eliminating him, he approaches the mission with the same cold detachment as every other job. Befriend the target, gain his trust, then destroy him. Simple. Until 𝙝𝙚 came into his life. Every smile, every conversation, every unexpected touch makes Seungcheol's resolve waver. He never planned for this-he never planned to get attached. And the more he gets to know him, the more he realizes that this mission might just bring him to the edge of everything he's been running from. ⚔ Yoon Jeonghan is a model with a reputation for being both delicate and untouchable. With a rather feminine gorgeousness, his beauty draws people in like a moth to a flame. But when a supposed assassin is tasked with the idea of protecting him, he fears he'll grow too attached, which is exactly what happened. He wasn't supposed to get attached. He took care of him like no one before, and it was getting to his head. His affection and distance had imbalance, but that was exactly what had attracted Jeonghan to him. Seungcheol is like a wolf: silent, deadly, and fiercely protective of the few things he holds dear. And now, Jeonghan's a threat that's more dangerous than any enemy he's ever encountered: his own heart. ⁺‧₊˚ ཐི⋆. ranks: #1 in sebuntin #1 in seventeenscoups #1 in seventeenjeonghan #1 in cheolhan #4 in jeongcheol #3 in choiseungcheol

PREYS OF THE FOREST: Book 2 𝐋𝐄𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐎𝐊𝐌𝐈𝐍 𝐗 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐉𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐎 Lee Seokmin, a country-famous lawyer is a no fuck-ups kind of guy. His life thrives on spotlessness and meticulous perfection. His overly rehearsed routine, he won't let anyone crumble. Well...𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣'𝙩 let anyone crumble, until 𝙝𝙚 came to his world. It was a ridiculous case. He'd befriend the target, grab his attention and ruin his life. Simple, right? Wrong. Seokmin grabbed his attention in the most wrong areas possible, the worst imaginable places. Every word, every touch, every lingering message reminded him of what position they were in. A position not to go further than lawyer and target. He messed with his mind, body, routine and thoughts in Seokmin's most carefully guarded spots. And he wasn't sure he wanted that gone; if anything, he wanted it claimed all to himself. ✦ Joshua Hong (or Hong Jisoo) was a pretty inspirational scientist or doctor, however you regarded him as, he'd accept any. Known for his sweetheart-nature and intense devotion to work, being his type of person came with a thousand benefits, and a million more problems. Accused of working with 'illegal' drugs, what happens when he oh-so-conveniently finds a lawyer right after his career's potential downfall? Enter Seokmin, a man Joshua never expected-Seokmin isn't just any lawyer, he's the one who could destroy Joshua's career. Yet, as their paths cross, Seokmin's presence becomes more than just a threat-it becomes personal. Seokmin may be the one to bring Joshua down, but is he also the one to take him to the edge of something that could ruin them both? Seokmin was like a bear: all sweet and cuddly, until you scratched it too hard. And Joshua wanted to figure out just how deep he could scratch until the calm façade was gone. ⋆｡‧˚ʚ🧸ranks: #1 in leeseokmin #1 in hongjisoo #1 in seventeendk #2 in seventeenjoshua

BOOK #2 They say love heals scars, but Seokmin's scars were lessons-bitter reminders that twisted him into a creature of darkness. His life was a series of brutal lessons that shaped him into someone who burns with an unquenchable fire. Protecting his brother-in-law's assistant was both his best and worst decision, a choice that bound him to Joshua in ways he could never escape. Joshua was his-body, mind, and soul. His to break, reshape, and claim. No one could alter that, not Joshua, not even Seokmin himself. Seokmin's voice was low, his breath hot against Joshua's skin as he spoke, "I've never craved anyone as much as I crave you." Joshua's eyes were wet with fear as he tried to pull away. "You don't love me. You're just obsessed. Let me go." Seokmin's grip tightened as he leaned in, pressing his lips to Joshua's in a kiss both tender and demanding. "I'll let you go," he whispered against Joshua's lips, "but only when my soul is ripped from this body. And even then, who knows? Maybe we're bound beyond this life."

a story where two high school students fall in love, communicating through a math textbook. "hong jisoo is a whore" is what seungcheol wrote, and yoon jeonghan, the 'whores' best friend, had to reply. join these two on their journey of a strained relationships, navigating through the hardships of lust. lowercase intended!!!! uploads very frequently started: may 12th 2021 ended: dec 15th 2024

PREYS OF THE FOREST: BOOK 3 𝐊𝐈𝐌 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐘𝐔 𝐗 𝐉𝐄𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐎𝐍𝐖𝐎𝐎 Kim Mingyu, Crown Prince of Jeju, is known for his charm, warmth, and unwavering devotion to his people-especially his sister. Life was planned, orderly, simple. Until 𝙝𝙚 arrived. He wasn't supposed to mean anything, just another guest with a political purpose. But something about him disrupts Mingyu's calm, makes the sea feel louder, the air sharper. He shouldn't feel this drawn. He doesn't have the time, the space, or the right. But Mingyu's heart keeps returning to the cold prince who refuses to see him. And he's not sure he can walk away, even if that's exactly what he should do. 🜲 Jeon Wonwoo, Crown Prince of Ulleung, was built on silence and steel. Emotions were a liability, closeness a threat, and love-completely off-limits. He came to Jeju to bond with Minseo, not to be haunted by her brother's gaze, not to 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 anything he can't explain. He's loud in the quietest ways, bright in the spaces Wonwoo tries to keep dark. And it's terrifying. Because Wonwoo doesn't fall. He doesn't break. But with him, he's starting to wonder if some cages are worth unlocking. Mingyu is like an owl: someone that watches you all throughout, in the quiet and in solace. And Wonwoo doesn't know how wise of a decision it is to fall for his calls. ⚜°•ranks: #1 in princexprince #2 in seventeenmingyu #2 in seventeenwonwoo #3 in wonmin #4 in royalau #10 in meanie

Mingyu was no ordinary kid. He was the eternal beauty, the admirable athlete, the beauty with brain and the campus crush who owns a heart of gold. There was no single soul in the campus who don't know the existence of Kim Mingyu. Even the teachers adore him a lot because of his outstanding manner and reputation. And of course, being popular and good looking he was, anyone can tell that he was famous around girls. There is no need to investigate, anyone can predict, all the girls in the campus may have fallen for him at least once in their lifetime. To not feel any romantic feeling towards Kim Mingyu as a girl is such an obvious lie and everyone seems to be agree on that. With his gorgeous classmate by his side, the duo seems to be a perfect match for each other. Choi Tzuyu, the beauty queen that success to capture many hearts was indeed in love with his dear best friends, and by the help and support from the school shipper, she was able to confess her love and date the Kim perfect Mingyu effortlessly because apparantely they both share the same feeling. Everything goes smoothly as there was no single opposition towards the couple throughout the year. Everyone love seeing them together and was expecting for them to be together forever. But, what happen if a transferred bad boy comes to the class and start harassing the mysterious kid who always seem to be in his own world? Will Mingyu finally notice the kid with the total opposite characteristic of him who everyone seem to despise and ignore?

BOOK #1 "I'm not just a pretty face, Seungcheol. Underestimate me at your own risk." Jeonghan glared at Seungcheol, stepping into his personal space. "You might be a model, but you've just walked into a whole new kind of runway - my world." Seungcheol husked out as he grabbed Jeonghan's jaw, tilting his head up and connecting their lips. One year, without a single slip-up. That's all Seungcheol needs - a marriage of convenience to divert media attention and stabilize his company. But what he didn't anticipate were the distractions Jeonghan would bring into his meticulously controlled life. The real catch? Convincing Jeonghan, the boy he once rejected in high school, to agree to this arrangement. Can they survive a year of this delicate dance, or will old wounds and new sparks complicate their plan?

When pity party turns into a fake date and jealousy feels like the only key to love.