as the son of one of korea's most powerful chaebol, jisung has it hard sometimes. well, most times, actually. to release his stress, all he has to do is drive himself to the bar so he can drink his soul away. nine times out of ten, he leaves the premises walking on wobbly legs like a shitfaced idiot. luckily, ten times out of ten, though, minho is always there to escort him home so he can take care of them from there. AKA. minho being the best boyfriend ever + them spending a night filled with intimacy and heavy feelings (^‿^)♡ ✮ • ex-bodyguard minho x rich jisung • forbidden love, includes angst

He wasn't supposed to matter. He wasn't supposed to stay. But he did. This isn't a story of perfect beginnings. It's one of slow healing, unexpected love, and the boy who stayed. ~~~~~ Minho was taught to be the perfect son - obedient, devoted, and shaped by his mother's rigid beliefs. Outwardly, he's an extrovert who easily befriends others, but this is just a façade hiding his true struggles. Jisung, quiet and reserved in comparison, may stay more in the background, but he is fiercely loyal and loud with his friends, unafraid to be himself. When fate places them in the same orbit, sparks fly - not the good kind, not at first. But beneath the biting words and careful distance, something tender begins to grow. As the seasons shift and their lives entwine, what starts as something uncertain turns into something undeniable. With the quiet strength of a hand held during a storm, and laughter shared over late-night dinners, affection takes root in the most unexpected place. But healing doesn't follow a straight line - and Minho's past still echoes loudly. In a world that didn't make space for boys like him, Jisung becomes the one who stays. The one who waits. The one who shows him what real love can look like. This is a story about falling - into truth, into fear, into love. And about the boy who never let go. A love letter to the one who stayed. Before diving in, please consider reading the "Before You Begin" chapter. It contains important trigger and content warnings to help you navigate the story safely. That said, it may hint at certain elements that could be considered minor spoilers - so feel free to choose what's best for you. This story began on July 22, 2025, and concluded on December 28, 2025. Thank you so much for reading and for all your support. I hope you enjoy the journey - happy reading! 🤍

♡ It's important to cherish the fleeting things. Someday, they'll all be gone. ♡ 𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐃 1x ━━━━━ ❛ EXTENDED SUMMARY: Nineteen-year-old, cancer-stricken Lee Minho is well aware of the presence of his impending death. Exhausted by relentless treatments and facing another relapse, Minho contemplates giving up. His mother's unwavering hope clashed with his own yearning for a life (or lack thereof) beyond chemotherapy. As a compromise, Minho reluctantly agrees to attend a summer program for chronically ill youth. It is there where he meets Han Jisung, a boy whose terminal illness makes Minho rethink his outlook on life. ━━━━━ ❛ QUICK INFO: • LGBTQ+ Romance (albeit minimal) • Friendship Heavy • Ex-Idol/Ex-Backup Dancer • Magical Realism • Novella (~32k words), Completed Rated 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 for swear words, mental hoplessness, and other mature themes. (16+)

☀︎ Set in a beach town in 2003, Jisung learns that there's no harm in chasing after his dreams. ☀︎ ━━━━━ ❛ EXTENDED SUMMARY: Overwhelmed by the demands of university and parental expectations, Jisung spends his summer at his grandparents' home by the beach, hoping to squeeze out the rest of his internship work while soaking up the sun and kicking his feet in the sand. In search of WiFi, Jisung stumbles into a quaint seaside diner. It's there where he meets Minho: the charming waiter who, over the course of a single summer, teaches him how to dream. ━━━━━ ❛ QUICK INFO: ❦ ) LGBTQ+ Romance ❦ ) Strangers to Lovers, Insta-Love ❦ ) VERY MINIMAL Angst and Homophobia ❦ ) Minsung ❦ ) Explicit Sexual Content + PLOT! (Top↑ Minho, Bottom↓ Jisung) but also... (Top↑ Jisung, Bottom↓ Minho) Rated 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 for sexual content, homophobia, alcohol use, and other mature themes. (18+)

"you came?" "you called." . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁ ⟡ ݁ . ⊹ ₊ ݁. han jisung never expected a simple note tucked into his locker can change.. everything. it all started with a few words from a stranger- and soon he's caught in a quiet exchange of letters, secrets, and stolen glances. as the notes continue, so does the growing warmth in his chest, and the ache of not knowing who's behind them, but sometimes, the right words find you, before the right person does. started: 31/5/2025 finished: 14/6/2025 Rankings; #360 in lovers ~ 6/1/25 #1 in secretnotes #2 in vocalracha ~ 6/2/25 #4 in danceracha #312 in lovers ~ 6/6/25 #264 in lovers ~ 6/8/25

Jisung was loud, messy, and full of feeling. Minho wasn't. Thrown together by a last-minute housing assignment, they became reluctant roommates - sharing a too-small apartment, late-night snacks, and more tension than either of them knew how to name. Minho didn't believe in love. Jisung believed in it too much. Somewhere between shared playlists, late-night deep talks, sharing ramen at 3 am and quiet mornings, they started to fall - but only one of them admitted it. "You're my roommate," Minho told him. "Not my boyfriend." So Jisung left. No note. No goodbye. Just silence. And Minho? He didn't realize what he lost until it was too late. But when Jisung returns, months later - stronger, colder, harder to read - Minho finds himself standing at the edge of something he's not sure he deserves to feel. This time, if he wants him back... he'll have to mean every word. rankings; #3 in yongboklee 23/6/25 #3 in leefelixyongbok 23/5/25

Being an idol means sacrifice. No dating, no scandals, no distractions. Han Jisung and Lee Minho have spent years following the rules, balancing fame, friendship, and the pressure of being in one of the biggest K-pop groups in the world. But one night changes everything. What was supposed to be a one-time mistake-a moment of weakness between best friends-turns into something much deeper. As stolen touches turn into secret meetings, and teasing glances become something neither of them can ignore, Jisung and Minho find themselves falling into a love they can't afford to have. In the world of flashing cameras and endless expectations, keeping their relationship a secret isn't just difficult-it's dangerous. But as the lines blur between what they should do and what their hearts want, one question remains: How long can they hide before the truth comes out? A heart-racing, emotional romance filled with passion, longing, and the fight to stay true to yourself-even when the whole world is watching.

"You know, I gotta warn you, baby." He swipes his thumb over Minho's lower lip. "I might just break your heart." Minho just giggles breathily. He must think Chan's kidding. {HEY MAYBE SKIP THIS ONE IF YOU'RE STRUGGLING WITH SELF HARM/SUICIDAL THOUGHTS!}

┌── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──┐ lee minho doesn't like to be touched. that's what he says, anyway. han jisung doesn't believe it. └── ⋆⋅☆⋅⋆ ──┘

felix really loves his best friend, changbin. maybe a bit too much. stuckihyun-©