Sunoo and Ni-ki's love story began like the first rays of dawn: bright, pure, and full of endless possibilities. Their journey was the kind everyone dreams of-a beautiful mix of shared laughter under cherry blossoms, stolen kisses beneath streetlights, and quiet nights spent whispering dreams they never thought anyone else would understand.
Ni-ki, with his boldness, became Sunoo's safe place, his steady anchor. And in return, Sunoo's soft smile and gentle warmth gave Ni-ki the courage to be vulnerable. Together, they built a world that felt infinite-a sanctuary where no pain, no sadness, could ever reach them.
But happiness, as they would painfully learn, is not promised forever.
One fateful day, Ni-ki was diagnosed with a rare, incurable condition. At first, they fought against the cruel ticking clock, clinging to their love, using every moment to fill their lives with joy. Late-night dancing in the rain, endless road trips, and promises whispered into the dark became their escape from reality.
But as Ni-ki's body began to weaken, he made a heartbreaking decision: to hide the depth of his pain from Sunoo, sparing him the agony of watching love slip away. It wasn't until the end-when Ni-ki collapsed in Sunoo's arms during one last stargazing trip-that Sunoo realized he couldn't stop time, nor could he hold onto the love of his life forever.
In Ni-ki's final moments, he smiled through tears, whispering, "I'll always love you, even if it's from somewhere you can't see. When you miss me, look at the stars. I'll be there."
Left behind, Sunoo must now navigate a world without the person who made it so bright. As snow falls over the city where they once danced, Sunoo remembers their love-a fleeting, tragic, yet breathtakingly beautiful miracle.
This is a story of love, loss, and the unbearable beauty of having loved someone deeply...even if only for a short time.
she was the girl ni-ki was never supposed to care about.
loud arguments, sharp comebacks, and constant tension - they were enemies, everyone knew that. So when a stupid bet with his best friend dares him to prove he feels nothing for her, ni-ki agrees without a second thought. easy, right?
but the more time he spends trying to "prove" it... the harder it gets to lie - to her, to sunghoon, and especially to himself.
because the only thing worse than falling for her?
falling for her while she still thinks you hate her.
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rumors. harassment. slutshaming. emotional conflict. heavy angst. strong language. nsfw scenes. messy friendships. complicated love.
read with care - not everything is soft here