kim hongjoong is kept awake night after night due to his noisy neighbor and his constant one-night stands. alternatively: hongjoong and seonghwa both have their own internal struggles - what happens when their paths cross?

cheated on, coldly broken up with, wooed by a dashing new man... facing death? which would be the most shocking? a classic "one fell first, but the other fell harder" tale- except it's about breaking up.

Years after a painful breakup in middle school, Park Seonghwa and Kim Hongjoong find themselves reunited in university. Seonghwa, still carrying the torch for his first love, is ecstatic when Hongjoong confesses his feelings and agrees to give their relationship another try. However, a dark secret lurks beneath the surface of this rekindled romance. Hongjoong is consumed by bitterness and a thirst for revenge. Will Seonghwa discover Hongjoong's true intentions before it's too late, or will he fall victim to the intricate web of manipulation and revenge that his former lover has spun? Or maybe Hongjoong will give up on his revenge and learn how to love again?

hongjoong is a heartbreaker. seonghwa is a playboy. reputations can be a bitch.

[Completed] Seonghwa's life is a mess - a mix of reckless choices, controlling family, and self-destructive tendencies. The last thing he needs is Hongjoong, his one-night stand turned bodyguard, following his every move. [YOUTH out now - Yunho's story parallel to this]

After losing the love of his life three years ago, Hongjoong vows to honor Seongie's memory by becoming a nurse, caring for the sick and elderly. Jaded by the tragic past, he resigns himself to a quiet life without attachment. Seonghwa was an extravagant playboy trying to live up to his father's expectations until a car accident ripped his life apart. Now he's confined to a wheelchair and numb to his existence. Hongjoong never expected to see Seongie's face again, especially reflected on his newest patient, and Seonghwa never expected to regain the feeling in his cold heart.

When two rivals meat, things tend to go down. Whether they like it or not.

In a world where hair color defines one's social status and destined future, Hongjoong is a regular, brown haired commoner. On a free day, he decides to go for a hike in the mountains, only to come across a cave. There, he finds something he never expected to see: a man, locked up in a cage and covered in wounds. A man with white hair, the one destined to be royalty and the country's ruler... But instead, he's caged like an animal... --------------- This will be a slow burn romance, but the main focus is on Hongjoong helping Seonghwa recover from this trauma and injuries, and also taking revenge on the ones responsible for whatever happened in that cave. !! This story contains sensitive topics such as trauma, blood and torture. You have been warned !! Most impressive ranks: #4 in psychological #3 in ateezfanfic #3 in Hongjoong #19 in Ateez #9 in Yunho #6 in Mingi

[COMPLETED] ☑️ Seonghwa has a history of being attracted to the toxic bad boy types. But that was the old Seonghwa, now he has moved on. He was trying to find better more kinder guys because of his friend, San's nagging. That was until San introduced him to an old friend of his, Hongjoong. Hongjoong was exactly what Seonghwa would've been attracted to, which was made obvious by San warning him to stay away. Seonghwa made a promise to listen to San. He would not approach Hongjoong under any circumstances. That didn't mean Hongjoong wouldn't be the one to pursue Seonghwa. Especially since Hongjoong knew things Seonghwa didn't.

{COMPLETE} if there's something i've learnt from a million mistakes, you're the one that i want at the end of the day. seongjoong au where seonghwa has to babysit hongjoong and he slowly begins falling for the younger, even if he doesn't want to admit it. ~ ships: SEONGJOONG woosan jongsang yungi ~ highest ranks: #1 in ateez #1 in parkseonghwa #1 in seongjoong #1 in yungi #1 in jongsang #1 in woosan ~ content warning: contains some sexual activities (make out scenes) editing a few chapters ~ started: june 9, 2020 ended: august 14, 2020