Tides of Rivalry -(Chan x Jeongin)

Far below the sunlit surface of the ocean, where kingdoms stretch across coral palaces and sea serpents guard ancient gates, stands Nepturion Academy for Noble Tides-the most prestigious school for young royalty beneath the waves. It's where heirs are groomed to rule with dignity, diplomacy, and power-and where reputations are everything.

Prince Jeongin of the Coral Crescent has always had one. With his perfect manners, unmatched charm, and flawless grades, he's been the Academy's golden heir since his first year. Respected, envied, admired-Jeongin knows exactly who he is and where he stands.

Until Prince Chan of the Pacific Court arrives.

New to Nepturion, Chan is everything Jeongin didn't expect-effortlessly magnetic, fiercely talented, and dangerous in the way only someone who doesn't care about rules can be. In no time, Chan is winning over teachers, dazzling students, and rising through the ranks Jeongin once owned. And Jeongin? He's furious.

He once was the one with the highest rank, he was the one with the best grades and the fastest in competitions, he was the one students whispered about in the hallway, and now, through Chan's sudden arrival, his mind was starting to play tricks on him, telling him to be the best, to train as much as possible just to impress his parents, but nothing seemed to be enough.

When strange magic begins to stir in the depths of the ocean and both their kingdoms are threatened, Chan and Jeongin are forced to work together. In doing so, they'll uncover secrets about the sea, their pasts-and perhaps the unexpected truth of what's grown between them.

After all, even the strongest tides can change.

Jeonchan fic | fantasy