Seonghwa has always found solace in the quiet hum of the small cafe, a haven tucked away in the bustling city. But when Hongjoong- a vibrant, artistic whirlwind- stumbles into his life (and spills coffee everywhere), Seonhwa's carefully constructed world begins to shift.
Despite their contrasting personalities, the two form an unlikely connection as Hongjoong becomes a regular fixture at the cafe, bringing his notepad, laptop, endless charm, and a hidden vulnerability that Seonghwa can't ignore. As they navigate their growing bond, the cafe becomes more than just a meeting place - it transform into a canvas for dreams, a stage for confessions, and a refuge for the unspoken things they're both too afraid to say.
With the addition of a shy musician dreaming of an open mic night, a song that brings Hongjoong's creativity to life, and the rainy evenings that always seem to pull them closer, Seonghwa and Hongjoong must decide whether to leave there feeling unspoken-or take the chance on something real.
Best Awards:
#3 in khj
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...
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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