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𓆝 ⋆.𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 (a THE BOYZ FF)

⋆☀︎.𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: Ch. 0 ✅ | Ch. 1 ✅ | Ch. 2 ✅ | Ch. 3 ✅ | Ch. 4 ✅ | Ch. 5 ✅ | Ch. 6 ✅ | Ch. 7 ✅ | Ch. 8 ✅ | Ch. 9 ✅ | Ch. 10 ✅ | Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 | Ch. 13 | Ch. 14 | Ch. 15 | Ch. 16 | Ch. 17 | Ch. 18 | Ch. 19 | Ch. 20 | Ch. 21 | Ch. 22 | Ch. 23 | Ch. 24 | Ch. 25 | Ch. 26 | Ch. 27 | Ch. 28 | Ch. 29 | Ch. 30 | Ch. 31 | Ch. 32 | Ch. 33 | Ch. 34 | Ch. 35 | Ch. 36 | Ch. 37 | Ch. 38 | Ch. 39 | Ch. 40 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 10: 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙖 𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧 wc: 6,842 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── The evening breeze caressed Y/N’s skin as she walked along the beach, her feet sinking into the soft, cool sand. The sky above them was painted in golden and pink hues, while the waves danced gently along the shore.

Beside her, Eric watched her with a relaxed smile, his hands tucked into his pockets, the wind lifting his dark hair slightly.

"You know, lately you seem more distant from the world."

Y/N gave a faint smile, letting the sea fill the silence between them. "Maybe because I’m still trying to figure out where my place is in all of this."

Eric observed her for a long moment, then did something unexpected—he took a strand of her hair between his fingers and tucked it behind her ear.

Y/N felt a shiver run down her spine.

"Your place is here."

They walked for a few minutes without speaking, enjoying the sound of the waves and the warmth of the last rays of sunlight.

Then, Eric suddenly stopped, turning toward her.

Y/N froze, surprised by his expression.

"Can I try something?"

His voice was low, confident, and his gaze gleamed with something that made Y/N hold her breath.

"What do you want to try?"

Eric didn’t answer immediately. Instead, he stepped forward, closing the space between them until she could feel the warmth of his body.

He was close. Too close.

Y/N’s heartbeat quickened as he slowly lifted a hand and gently brushed her cheek.

It was a light touch, almost reverent.

Then, without haste, he lowered his head toward her.

"Can I kiss you?"

Y/N felt her heart skip a beat. Her mind told her to respond, but her body remained still, trapped between emotion and the perfect silence surrounding them.

She barely nodded.

And that was all Eric needed to see.

His lips brushed against hers with agonizing slowness, a tenderness that made Y/N tremble more than she would ever admit.

The first kiss was sweet, almost hesitant, as if he were waiting for a response from her.

When Y/N moved even closer, placing a hand on Eric’s chest, it was as if the world around them completely disappeared.

The sound of the waves, the wind, even the sunlight seemed to dissolve.

Now, there was only him.

Eric let the kiss deepen slowly, the way his hand slid along her back was firm, as if he were holding her in a silent promise.

He didn’t want to let her go.

Y/N let herself be completely carried away, losing herself in the warmth he radiated, in the way his mouth moved against hers.

And when they moved into the second kiss, it was different.

Less hesitant.

More intense.

Eric’s fingers lightly brushed her neck, his breath mingling with Y/N’s as their kiss grew deeper, more meaningful.

Then, it happened.

The wind suddenly shifted, the sea seemed to move with an unnatural force.

Eric stopped immediately, his eyes shifting toward the ocean.

Y/N felt a shiver run down her spine.

"What’s happening?"

Eric clenched his jaw, his senses already on high alert. "Something… is coming."

Before he could say anything else, the water exploded.

Four figures emerged from the sea.

Dark.

Imposing.

Dangerous.

Loen, Minho, Dohee, and Rui.

The four antagonists stood before them, their presence cold, almost unnatural.

Y/N felt her breath catch in her chest.

"This isn’t possible."

Eric stepped forward, his tone harder. "You shouldn’t be here."

Loen smiled slowly, his eyes gleaming with an unsettling reflection.

"Oh, but we should. And we’re here for her."

Y/N felt her blood turn cold.

"For me?"

Eric clenched his fists, his muscles tense. "Don’t you dare."

But before he could do anything, Minho made a swift gesture.

And the water exploded into motion.

A current too strong rose from the sea, wrapping around Y/N before she could react.

Eric grabbed her immediately, but it was too late.

The water closed around Y/N, pulling her toward the ocean with devastating force.

She was sinking.

She was being dragged away.

The sound of Eric’s voice reached her, but he was already far away.

Y/N’s last thought was that the sea, once so welcoming, was now taking her to a place she didn’t know.

Into their world.

Into the world of those who wanted something from her.

𓆝 ⋆.𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 (a THE BOYZ FF)

⋆☀︎.𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: Ch. 0 ✅ | Ch. 1 ✅ | Ch. 2 ✅ | Ch. 3 ✅ | Ch. 4 ✅ | Ch. 5 ✅ | Ch. 6 ✅ | Ch. 7 ✅ | Ch. 8 ✅ | Ch. 9 ✅ | Ch. 10 | Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 | Ch. 13 | Ch. 14 | Ch. 15 | Ch. 16 | Ch. 17 | Ch. 18 | Ch. 19 | Ch. 20 | Ch. 21 | Ch. 22 | Ch. 23 | Ch. 24 | Ch. 25 | Ch. 26 | Ch. 27 | Ch. 28 | Ch. 29 | Ch. 30 | Ch. 31 | Ch. 32 | Ch. 33 | Ch. 34 | Ch. 35 | Ch. 36 | Ch. 37 | Ch. 38 | Ch. 39 | Ch. 40 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 9: 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙'𝙨 𝙜𝙖𝙯𝙚 wc: 8,126 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── A few days had passed since that night on the beach.

Y/N still couldn’t believe everything she had discovered. The eleven boys weren’t just fascinating, mysterious, and incredible—they were mermen, connected to the ocean in ways she never could have imagined.

But life outside the sea continued.

And here, in the normal world, everything was changing.

When Y/N stepped through the school doors that morning, she felt the eyes on her.

It wasn’t just the usual passing attention. It was more intense, more palpable.

Every time she walked down a hallway, she heard someone whisper her name. People’s eyes shifted to her with curiosity, surprise, even a hint of envy.

And the reason was obvious.

She was spending time with the eleven most incredible boys in school.

Jacob, Sunwoo, Juyeon, Kevin, Haknyeon, Hyunjae, Younghoon, Changmin, Sangyeon, Eric, and Chanhee—all of them were considered the most captivating, the most enigmatic, the ones who seemed to belong to another world.

And now, Y/N was with them. Not just by chance. Not just as a friend. She was part of their circle.

Y/N sighed softly, trying to ignore the weight of those stares as she opened her locker.

But then, someone approached from behind.

"Everything okay, superstar?"

She turned abruptly.

Juyeon.

Casually leaning against the lockers, his soft, knowing smile in place, arms crossed with an air of effortless confidence.

Y/N crossed her arms, raising an eyebrow. "So now I’m a superstar?"

Juyeon chuckled slightly, tilting his head. "Well, have you seen how many eyes are on you?"

Y/N let out an exasperated breath. "It’s not my fault. Apparently, hanging out with you guys is a social phenomenon."

Juyeon shot her an intense look, the smile still lingering on his lips.

Then, he did something unexpected.

He moved a few inches closer, his presence suddenly more near, more tangible.

"And how does it feel?" His voice was low, calm.

Y/N held her breath. "How does what feel?"

Juyeon raised an eyebrow, his gaze gleaming with mischief. "Knowing that you could drive anyone in this school crazy… just because you’re with us?"

Heat rose to Y/N’s cheeks.

It wasn’t fair.

Juyeon was flirting with her. And he was doing it well.

"I’m not doing it on purpose." Y/N tried to keep her composure, but her heart was pounding.

Juyeon smiled slowly, shifting slightly closer. "You don’t have to do anything, Y/N. You just have to exist."

Y/N felt her throat go dry.

Why was he looking at her like that?

Why did it feel like the world around them had stopped?

Then, Juyeon did something even more unexpected.

He brushed the edge of her sleeve, his fingers barely perceptible against her skin.

It was a tiny gesture.

But it was devastating.

"You know that if you ever feel overwhelmed… I can take you away from here, right?" His voice was low, almost a whisper.

Y/N stared at him, feeling her heart skip a beat.

"Take me away?"

Juyeon smiled confidently. "Away from the noise, the people. From everything."

Y/N looked at him for a long moment.

Was she serious?

Did she want to escape, even just for a moment?

But before she could answer, a voice broke the spell.

"Oh-oh. What do we have here?"

Sunwoo stopped beside them, his mischievous smile in place as he crossed his arms. "I’m not interrupting anything, am I?"

Changmin appeared shortly after, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "Uhm… judging by how close you two are, I’d say yes."

Juyeon sighed, his smile shifting into something more patient. "You guys have terrible timing."

Y/N blushed slightly, crossing her arms. "Nothing was happening."

Sunwoo raised an eyebrow. "Mmh, interesting choice of words."

Changmin chuckled. "Where exactly were you two going?"

Juyeon ignored the comment and took Y/N’s hand naturally, pulling her away before the others could say anything else.

"Somewhere else."

Outside the building, the fresh air was a relief after the charged atmosphere of the school.

Juyeon stopped near the sports field, away from prying eyes.

"Feeling better?"

Y/N took a deep breath, letting the wind calm her racing heart. "Much better."

Juyeon watched her for a long moment.

Then, he gently took a strand of her hair between his fingers, looking at her as if she were a secret to protect.

"You’re special, Y/N."

Y/N felt her breath hitch for a moment.

"Why do you say that?"

Juyeon smiled slowly. "Because I see it. And because the ocean knows it."

Y/N felt a shiver.

He was right.

The ocean had chosen her.

And Juyeon… seemed to have done the same.

Y/N took a deep breath, finally feeling the weight of the day slip away.

"Thanks for taking me away from there."

Juyeon smiled softly, his hands tucked into his pockets. "I knew you needed it."

Y/N shook her head slightly, looking up at the moon above them. "All those stares… it’s strange. I’m not used to all that attention."

Juyeon watched her for a long moment, then his voice dropped lower, calmer.

"You can’t blame them, Y/N."

She raised an eyebrow. "Oh? And why is that?"

Juyeon stepped closer, his gaze intense, his smile slightly more confident.

"Because you attract attention without even trying."

Y/N felt her heart skip a beat.

"Me? Don’t be ridiculous, you guys are the ones who turn heads."

Juyeon chuckled softly. "Maybe."

Then, he suddenly stopped and looked at her with an intensity that left her speechless.

"But I’ve always looked at you."

Y/N froze for a moment, the wind seeming to suspend time around them.

"Juyeon…"

He stepped forward, now much closer.

"Does it bother you?"

Y/N held her breath. "No… it’s just that—I wasn’t expecting it."

Juyeon smiled slowly, lowering his head slightly toward her.

"Maybe because you’ve been too busy looking at the others."

Y/N shook her head, trying to ignore the heat rising to her cheeks. "Don’t use that seductive tone on me."

Juyeon chuckled, tilting his head. "Ah, so you recognize my talent?"

Y/N huffed, trying to regain some confidence. "It’s not talent, it’s technique. And anyway…"

She took a step back, crossing her arms.

"…you know that sooner or later, someone will beat you, right?"

Juyeon smiled slowly, the wind lifting his hair slightly as he stared at her.

"I doubt it, Y/N. But you’re free to try."

The world around them kept moving.

𓆝 ⋆.𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 (a THE BOYZ FF)

⋆☀︎.𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: Ch. 0 ✅ | Ch. 1 ✅ | Ch. 2 ✅ | Ch. 3 ✅ | Ch. 4 ✅ | Ch. 5 ✅ | Ch. 6 ✅ | Ch. 7 ✅ | Ch. 8 ✅ | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 | Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 | Ch. 13 | Ch. 14 | Ch. 15 | Ch. 16 | Ch. 17 | Ch. 18 | Ch. 19 | Ch. 20 | Ch. 21 | Ch. 22 | Ch. 23 | Ch. 24 | Ch. 25 | Ch. 26 | Ch. 27 | Ch. 28 | Ch. 29 | Ch. 30 | Ch. 31 | Ch. 32 | Ch. 33 | Ch. 34 | Ch. 35 | Ch. 36 | Ch. 37 | Ch. 38 | Ch. 39 | Ch. 40 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 8: 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 wc: 8,126 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── The ocean shimmered under the golden light of the sunset, the waves playing with the shore, leaving luminous trails on the damp sand.

Y/N hadn’t fully realized what it meant to be surrounded by eleven boys—eleven mermen—with extraordinary abilities.

But she was about to find out.

"Get ready, Y/N."

Sunwoo was the first to speak, his eyes gleaming with mischief as his emerald tail swayed just beneath the water’s surface.

"Get ready for what?"

Jacob chuckled, throwing her an amused glance. "To be surprised."

Juyeon moved closer to Y/N, his gaze calm but carrying a playful glint. "We can show you what we’re capable of. But you have to promise one thing."

Y/N tilted her head. "What?"

Changmin smiled mysteriously. "Don’t fall in love too easily."

Y/N opened her mouth to respond, but before she could say anything, the water exploded into movement.

Sangyeon was the first to reveal himself, diving suddenly.

For a moment, he seemed to merge with the ocean itself. Then, he resurfaced at an impossible speed, water sliding off his skin with perfect fluidity. The way he moved was pure strength and control.

"Did you expect us to be fast?" he said with a confident smile. "Because this is only a fraction of what I can do."

Effortlessly, he let the water support him as he glided even farther, as if he were part of the sea itself.

Jacob raised a hand, and the water responded.

A small wave danced near Y/N, brushing against her skin with a cool, light touch. It was as if he could command it at will.

"Do you like it?" he asked, his voice low, hypnotic.

"What is this… how do you do it?"

Eric approached with a barely visible smile. "The sea listens to those who understand it."

Jacob moved even closer, his gaze steady. "Do you want to try?"

His hand hovered near hers, and for an instant, Y/N felt the water move like a breath.

Younghoon spun in the water, and his tail lit up for a moment, as if it were made of pure energy reflected by the sea.

It was a dance of light, elegance, power.

"My ability is more subtle," he said with a soft smile. "But trust me, it can be dangerous."

Y/N stared at him, fascinated by the mysterious glow that seemed to dance along his golden tail.

Younghoon gave her a knowing look. "Do you want to find out how much?"

Y/N felt her heart skip a beat.

Haknyeon stretched out beside Y/N, his tail skimming the surface with precise, confident movements.

"Watch closely."

Then, he moved.

His speed was something impossible—a golden flash cutting through the water without resistance, his body fluid, perfectly synchronized with the sea.

When he returned, he was in front of her in the blink of an eye, his hair damp and tousled.

"If you challenge me to a race, just know you’ll lose."

Y/N laughed softly, but deep down, she knew he was right.

Hyunjae, however, stayed farther back, his gaze focused on her as he observed Y/N’s reactions to each new revelation.

Then, he did something different.

He made a small gesture, and the water responded as if it were part of him.

A perfect, light vortex formed around his tail, lifting shimmering droplets under the moonlight.

"This is how the sea recognizes those who belong to it."

Y/N looked at him in awe, unable to respond.

Kevin smiled faintly, the water seeming more alive around him. "Do you want to see something truly incredible?"

With a fluid motion, he created a small wave that lifted slightly—then froze in midair, suspended between them.

"It can be gentle, it can be terrifying."

The wave dispersed, returning to the sea without a single drop out of place.

Y/N held her breath.

They were too powerful.

Sunwoo chuckled, diving for a moment.

When he resurfaced, his tail seemed brighter, the water wrapping around him like an invisible armor.

He moved slightly closer to Y/N, his smile dangerous.

"What do you think?"

Y/N shook her head, still speechless. "I think I should be terrified… but instead, it’s fascinating."

Sunwoo tilted his head slightly. "Perfect. That’s exactly how it should be."

Changmin made a quick motion, and the water rose around him, swirling lightly.

Then, he turned to Y/N.

"And you?" His voice was almost a challenge. "Do you want to try resisting our world?"

Y/N ran a hand through her hair, her heart racing even faster.

"I never said I wanted to resist."

Changmin smiled slowly. "Then get ready."

The sea would never let her escape again.

Y/N could feel the energy in the air, tangible like the wind brushing against her skin.

The ocean seemed more alive, the waves danced with a secret rhythm only they seemed to understand.

The eleven boys continued moving in the water with an almost hypnotic ease, every gesture fluid, harmonious.

Too perfect.

Then, something happened that Y/N didn’t expect.

Changmin was the first to approach, his golden tail vibrating just beneath the surface.

"Y/N, do you feel different?"

She looked at him for a long moment, her heart pounding harder. "Different?"

Changmin smiled with that familiar challenging look. "The sea is calling you. Can you feel it?"

Y/N’s breath hitched.

She could feel it.

A current of water brushed against her skin, and a shiver ran down her spine.

It was as if the ocean wanted to touch her, recognize her.

"Wait…" Sunwoo said, his gaze sharpening. "Guys, do you see it too?"

Sangyeon nodded slowly, his smile soft. "It’s happening."

Y/N’s eyes widened. "What’s happening?"

Juyeon approached calmly, but his gaze held something deeper. "The sea is choosing you."

Hyunjae looked at her with an almost proud smile. "I knew it would happen."

Jacob raised a hand, pointing at something in the water. "Look at yourself."

Y/N slowly lowered her gaze.

The waves around her were glowing.

Her breath caught in her chest.

The water responded to her every movement, wrapping around her with an impossible softness.

It was warm, alive.

Then, she felt something change.

A shiver ran down her spine.

The water around her swirled into a perfect vortex, and for an instant, Y/N felt a new force coursing through her body.

The ocean was calling her.

𓆝 ⋆.𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 (a THE BOYZ FF)

⋆☀︎.𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: Ch. 0 ✅ | Ch. 1 ✅ | Ch. 2 ✅ | Ch. 3 ✅ | Ch. 4 ✅ | Ch. 5 ✅ | Ch. 6 ✅ | Ch. 7 ✅ | Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 | Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 | Ch. 13 | Ch. 14 | Ch. 15 | Ch. 16 | Ch. 17 | Ch. 18 | Ch. 19 | Ch. 20 | Ch. 21 | Ch. 22 | Ch. 23 | Ch. 24 | Ch. 25 | Ch. 26 | Ch. 27 | Ch. 28 | Ch. 29 | Ch. 30 | Ch. 31 | Ch. 32 | Ch. 33 | Ch. 34 | Ch. 35 | Ch. 36 | Ch. 37 | Ch. 38 | Ch. 39 | Ch. 40 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 7: 𝙗𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙨 wc: 8,126 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── Night had arrived quietly, bringing with it an unexpected calm. The sky was a mosaic of shining stars, and the sound of the waves filled the air with a soft melody.

Y/N hadn’t told anyone about Hyunjae’s secret yet. She wasn’t ready. But she knew something inside her had changed.

That night, the boys had gathered on the beach for another spontaneous meeting, sitting near the fire while the light breeze played with the flames.

Y/N was there with them, but her mind was elsewhere.

Then, someone sat beside her.

Juyeon.

"I can see you're deep in thought."

Juyeon’s voice was calm, just above a whisper.

Y/N looked at him for a moment, then gave a faint smile. "A little."

Juyeon tilted his head slightly, studying her. "Usually, you’re the one who brightens up the night… but now it looks like you’re battling something inside yourself."

Y/N lowered her gaze for a moment. "Maybe… I’m just trying to understand something."

Juyeon remained silent, then did something unexpected.

He lifted a hand and gently tucked a stray strand of her hair behind her ear.

Y/N felt a slight shiver.

The gesture was too natural, as if it were something familiar between them—but it wasn’t. It was sweet, spontaneous, slightly intimate.

Juyeon smiled softly, his eyes glimmering under the firelight.

"Whatever it is… can I help you figure it out?"

Y/N’s heart skipped a beat.

What was happening between them?

But before she could respond, something changed.

A different breeze swept across the beach, and the fire seemed to flicker stronger, as if it had sensed an invisible energy.

Y/N noticed, but she didn’t have time to question why—because, one by one, the eleven boys exchanged silent glances.

Sangyeon was the first to break the mysterious atmosphere.

"We can’t hide it anymore."

Y/N turned abruptly toward him, her brows furrowed. "Hide what?"

Changmin took a deep breath and slowly stood up. "You already know about Hyunjae, right?"

Y/N’s eyes widened slightly. "How do you know that?"

Jacob smiled—a soft, almost reassuring smile. "Because we all know."

The truth hit Y/N before anyone could explain.

Her heartbeat quickened, and the fire seemed to burn brighter as they all slowly stood, as if they were about to reveal something huge, something that would change everything.

"Wait…" Her voice barely trembled. "Don’t tell me… you all…?"

"We’re all like him."

Kevin was the one to say it, his voice calm, sincere.

The world seemed to freeze.

Juyeon, still beside her, watched her carefully. "It’s time you knew, Y/N."

Y/N inhaled slowly, her heart hammering in her chest. "All of you… are connected to the sea?"

Eric nodded. "We are more than what you thought."

Then, it happened.

One by one, they moved toward the water.

And as the waves touched their bodies, the transformation began.

Their skin glowed under the moonlight, their features seemed sharper, their forms surrounded by an aura Y/N couldn’t explain.

And then, their tails appeared.

Not just Hyunjae’s silver one—but different tails, shimmering hues moving with the water in perfect harmony.

Y/N held her breath, unable to move.

It was real.

All of them were mermen.

Juyeon hadn’t moved from his spot next to her. "Now you know."

Y/N slowly turned toward him, her heart still racing. "I can’t believe it."

Juyeon smiled slightly. "I know."

Y/N took a deep breath, looking at the sea, looking at them, looking at the world that, just minutes ago, had been normal and had now become impossible.

Then, she looked at Juyeon.

"And if I told you that, despite everything, I don’t want to leave?"

Juyeon stared at her for a long moment.

Then, he smiled.

"Then it’s time to show you everything."

The night had only just begun.

𓆝 ⋆.𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 (a THE BOYZ FF)

⋆☀︎.𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: Ch. 0 ✅ | Ch. 1 ✅ | Ch. 2 ✅ | Ch. 3 ✅ | Ch. 4 ✅ | Ch. 5 ✅ | Ch. 6 ✅ | Ch. 7 | Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 | Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 | Ch. 13 | Ch. 14 | Ch. 15 | Ch. 16 | Ch. 17 | Ch. 18 | Ch. 19 | Ch. 20 | Ch. 21 | Ch. 22 | Ch. 23 | Ch. 24 | Ch. 25 | Ch. 26 | Ch. 27 | Ch. 28 | Ch. 29 | Ch. 30 | Ch. 31 | Ch. 32 | Ch. 33 | Ch. 34 | Ch. 35 | Ch. 36 | Ch. 37 | Ch. 38 | Ch. 39 | Ch. 40 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 6: 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙚𝙞𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙖 wc: 5,484 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── The sun continued its slow descent over the horizon, painting the water in golden reflections and warm hues. The air was thick with salt, something ancient and mysterious.

Y/N remained on the shore, her feet sinking into the sand, while Hyunjae watched her from the water. His silver tail shimmered under the last rays of the day, as if it were part of the light itself.

It was still surreal.

And yet, it was real.

Hyunjae was a merman.

She had spent years with him without ever suspecting it. She had walked, laughed, and joked by his side, convinced he was just like any other guy. But now she knew the truth. And she had to decide what to do.

"Are you afraid?"

Hyunjae’s voice was low, careful, as if he didn’t want to break the moment.

Y/N slowly shook her head. "I don’t know."

Hyunjae gave a faint smile. "A safe answer."

Y/N took a deep breath, closing her eyes for an instant. "I can’t ignore it."

Hyunjae tilted his head slightly. "No."

Silence.

Y/N stared at the ocean, her breath slowing. "If I choose to stay, it means…"

"…that you accept knowing my world."

His response was so immediate, so definitive, that Y/N felt a shiver run down her spine.

Was she truly ready for this?

"I won’t back down."

The words left her lips before she had fully thought them through.

Hyunjae studied her, his eyes glimmering with something indecipherable. "Are you sure?"

Y/N took a step forward, drawing closer to the water. "It’s not just your life. It’s part of mine now."

The sun kept sinking, turning the sea into liquid gold. The waves moved lightly, rippling the surface. The air was thick with salt and something indescribable—a vibrant energy that Y/N couldn’t ignore.

Her eyes remained fixed on the water, where Hyunjae stood waist-deep. His tail shimmered beneath the warm sunset light, an almost hypnotic image, too perfect to be real.

Then, he moved.

Hyunjae inhaled deeply, letting the water slip away from his body.

The waves seemed to part around him, as if they were embracing him.

With a fluid motion, he stepped forward, and slowly, the transformation began.

Y/N held her breath as the silver tail started to dissolve, gradually shifting into strong, perfect legs—still glistening from the salty water beneath the fading light.

The way he emerged from the ocean had something otherworldly—a natural harmony, as if he had been born from the sea itself.

Droplets of water slid across his skin, some settling in his dark locks, others tracing a path down his neck.

His eyes gleamed under the golden light of the ending day, and when he finally reached the shore, Y/N couldn’t look away.

He was breathtaking.

The sea still seemed a part of him, and yet now he was here, real, standing before her.

"Now you know."

Hyunjae’s voice pulled her back to reality—low, deep, filled with something ancient and mysterious.

Y/N swallowed, her heart pounding. "Now I know."

Hyunjae stepped forward, his gaze steady on hers. "And what will you do with this truth?"

Y/N inhaled slowly, trying to control the trembling in her hands. "I can’t ignore it."

Hyunjae tilted his head slightly, a hint of a smile on his lips. "Then you want to stay."

Y/N nodded, realizing there was no longer any doubt within her. "Yes."

Hyunjae studied her for a moment, then did something that stole her breath away.

He lifted a hand and gently touched her cheek—softly, with a calm confidence that made Y/N tremble even more.

"You made the right choice."

His voice was a whisper, the wind mingling it with the sound of the waves.

Y/N closed her eyes for a moment, letting the sensation of Hyunjae’s touch sink into her skin.

Then, with a teasing smile, she opened her eyes and looked at him intently.

"You know…" she started softly, her voice lower. "...when you were still in the water, you looked like a mystical creature, powerful, almost… out of my reach."

Hyunjae didn’t move, but his gaze sharpened. "And now?"

Y/N barely held back a laugh, then replied with a slightly provocative tone:

"Now you just look like a ridiculously handsome guy, completely drenched."

Hyunjae remained silent for a moment.

Then, he blushed—just a little.

He tried to hide it, turning his gaze away, running a hand through his damp hair, but Y/N had already seen it.

"I made you blush, didn’t I?"

Hyunjae shook his head with a small sigh, but the soft smile on his lips betrayed his effort to appear unaffected.

"Maybe a little."

Y/N stepped slightly closer, her heart beating faster. "So, mysterious merman… your secret is safe with me."

Hyunjae held her gaze for a long moment, then smiled.

"Then I trust you."

𓆝 ⋆.𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 (a THE BOYZ FF)

⋆☀︎.𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: Ch. 0 ✅ | Ch. 1 ✅ | Ch. 2 ✅ | Ch. 3 ✅ | Ch. 4 ✅ | Ch. 5 ✅ | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7 | Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 | Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 | Ch. 13 | Ch. 14 | Ch. 15 | Ch. 16 | Ch. 17 | Ch. 18 | Ch. 19 | Ch. 20 | Ch. 21 | Ch. 22 | Ch. 23 | Ch. 24 | Ch. 25 | Ch. 26 | Ch. 27 | Ch. 28 | Ch. 29 | Ch. 30 | Ch. 31 | Ch. 32 | Ch. 33 | Ch. 34 | Ch. 35 | Ch. 36 | Ch. 37 | Ch. 38 | Ch. 39 | Ch. 40 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 5: 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙩 𝙪𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙙 wc: 5,511 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── The sun was slowly descending toward the horizon, painting the sky in shades of gold and orange. The air was warm, the scent of the sea wrapped around the beach, and the waves kept their steady rhythm against the shore.

Y/N walked barefoot on the sand, enjoying the gentle breeze through her hair. She had left the other boys at the bar along the coast, saying she wanted some fresh air. But the truth was, she needed to think.

The afternoon had been strange. The glances between her and Hyunjae were no longer the same, and every time they were close, something invisible seemed to crackle in the air. As if there were an unspoken secret between them.

And then, she saw him.

She stopped abruptly behind a rock, her heart skipping a beat.

Hyunjae was there, waist-deep in the water, the sun reflecting on the sea’s surface.

But he wasn’t alone.

His legs were gone.

In their place, a shimmering silver tail moved naturally in the water. It seemed like part of the ocean, one with the waves surrounding him.

Y/N covered her mouth with a hand, holding her breath.

It was real.

Hyunjae closed his eyes for a moment, letting himself be carried by the current.

He hadn’t noticed her… yet.

Then, Y/N took a step back.

The sand shifted beneath her feet.

Hyunjae turned abruptly.

His gaze met Y/N’s.

And he understood.

It was too late. She had seen everything.

"Y/N…"

Hyunjae remained still, the water rippling gently around him. His breathing was light, barely audible.

Y/N took a step forward, her heart hammering in her chest. "What… what am I seeing?"

Silence.

Hyunjae lowered his gaze for an instant, then looked back at her, his eyes as deep as the sea. "I didn’t want you to find out like this."

Y/N felt her breath shorten. "So it was true. All this time…"

Hyunjae inhaled slowly. "Yes."

"You’re… you’re a mermaid?"

He smiled slightly. "I’d prefer the term merman."

Y/N ran a hand through her hair, trying to control the tremor in her fingers. "How long have you known?"

Hyunjae moved closer slowly, staying in the water. "Always. I was born this way."

Y/N stared at him, unable to form clear thoughts. "Are you going to tell me everything?"

Hyunjae wetted his lips, his gaze intense. "If you stay, yes."

Y/N felt her heart skip a beat.

If she stayed…

Was she ready to learn everything?

Y/N’s heart pounded as the sun continued its slow descent toward the horizon.

Hyunjae was a merman.

The water rippled gently around him, and his tail shimmered under the golden reflections of the light.

It was impossible to look away.

"Tell me everything."

Hyunjae watched her for a long moment, then took a deep breath. "I can’t hide it anymore, can I?"

Y/N shook her head slowly. "Definitely not."

Y/N stood still on the sand, her feet sinking slightly into the damp ground, while Hyunjae watched her from the water, his tail still visible beneath the surface.

It was surreal.

For years, she had known him as the confident, charismatic guy, always surrounded by people.

Someone who seemed to live with an almost perfect ease.

She never would have imagined he carried such a huge secret.

"How do you feel?" Hyunjae’s voice was calm, but inside, it held something more—a hint of vulnerability she had never seen before.

Y/N swallowed, uncertain. "Honestly? Confused."

Hyunjae nodded slowly, as if he had expected that answer. "I’ll explain. Everything, if you want."

Y/N studied him.

The sunset light brushed against his face, making him look almost unreal.

His tail moved slightly with the current, his eyes gleamed with a depth she had never noticed before.

It was as if he were an entirely new person.

"How long have you been hiding this?" she asked, her voice quieter now.

Hyunjae took a slow breath. "Always. I learned to live among you, to pretend, to control everything.

I can’t let the world know who I am."

"Why?"

Hyunjae looked at her intensely. "Because not everyone accepts what they don’t understand."

Y/N shivered slightly. He was right.

"How… does it work?" She stepped forward just a little, curiosity mixing with fear. "Are you always like this?"

Hyunjae shook his head. "No. But the water—the real salty water—calls to me.

It’s my essence.

I have to come back here, I have to connect with the sea… otherwise, I lose part of myself."

Y/N felt her heartbeat quicken.

Had he lived all this time holding himself back, hiding, struggling against his own nature?

"Was it hard?" she whispered.

Hyunjae smiled, but it was a smile weighed down by years of secrets. "At first, yes. Now, I accept it.

It’s who I am."

Y/N remained silent, the sound of waves filling the empty spaces between their words.

Then, she did something she hadn’t expected.

She stepped closer.

Now, she was just a few steps from him, the cold sand beneath her feet.

The sea lapped at the shore, brushing against her skin as if inviting her to understand more.

Hyunjae didn’t move, but the way he looked at her said everything.

He was ready to trust her.

𓆝 ⋆.𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 (a THE BOYZ FF)

⋆☀︎.𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: Ch. 0 ✅ | Ch. 1 ✅ | Ch. 2 ✅ | Ch. 3 ✅ | Ch. 4 ✅ | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7 | Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 | Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 | Ch. 13 | Ch. 14 | Ch. 15 | Ch. 16 | Ch. 17 | Ch. 18 | Ch. 19 | Ch. 20 | Ch. 21 | Ch. 22 | Ch. 23 | Ch. 24 | Ch. 25 | Ch. 26 | Ch. 27 | Ch. 28 | Ch. 29 | Ch. 30 | Ch. 31 | Ch. 32 | Ch. 33 | Ch. 34 | Ch. 35 | Ch. 36 | Ch. 37 | Ch. 38 | Ch. 39 | Ch. 40 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 4: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚 wc: 5,241 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── The sun was already high when Y/N opened her eyes. Light filtered through the curtain in her room, too bright, too real. Her head throbbed slightly, a lingering effect from the previous night, but it wasn’t the pain that unsettled her.

It was the memory. The kiss. And Hyunjae.

She hadn’t thought it would happen. She hadn’t thought it would be him. But now, every second of that night replayed in her mind with unsettling clarity. As if it had been inevitable.

Knock. Knock.

A soft knock at the door made her startle. Y/N slowly got up, taking a deep breath before opening it. Hyunjae was there. His hair slightly tousled, his usual calm gaze… but something was different. Something she had never seen before.

"Can I come in?"

Y/N gave a small nod, closing the door behind him. For a moment, neither of them spoke.

Then, Hyunjae ran a hand through his hair. "So… last night."

Y/N crossed her arms. "You remember?"

Hyunjae raised an eyebrow. "Do you think I could forget?"

She held her breath. "And now?"

Hyunjae barely smiled, but there was a hint of tension behind it. "Now, it depends on you."

"On me?" Y/N repeated, feeling her heartbeat quicken.

Hyunjae stepped forward, lowering his head slightly to look straight into her eyes. "If you tell me it meant nothing, I’ll pretend it was nothing."

Y/N felt her throat go dry. "And if I told you I don’t know?"

Hyunjae remained still for a moment. Then, with a soft smile, he said quietly, "Then I’ll wait for you to figure it out."

Hyunjae didn’t move, letting silence stretch between them. It was the kind of silence that spoke louder than a thousand words—charged with possibilities, with unspoken questions, with thoughts making their way between heartbeats.

Y/N lowered her gaze for a moment, trying to understand what she truly felt. The previous night had been… confusing. Overwhelming. And now, standing in front of Hyunjae, everything felt even more real. He tilted his head slightly, his eyes studying every tiny reaction.

"Can I ask you something?"

Y/N nodded slowly. "Yes."

Hyunjae took another step closer, his voice low, almost a whisper. "If you could choose, would you do it again?"

A shiver ran down Y/N’s spine. "I don’t know."

Hyunjae barely smiled. "Interesting answer."

She crossed her arms, trying to mask her nervousness. "And you? Would you?"

Hyunjae didn’t answer right away. He let the silence linger, then softly said, "Yes."

Y/N’s heart skipped a beat.

"Why?"

Hyunjae looked at her, a light smile on his lips. "Because it was real."

His response hit her harder than she expected.

Y/N could still feel the weight of Hyunjae’s words lingering in the air, the tension suspended between them. Her heartbeat was strong, her breath slow, almost held.

Then, the door suddenly swung open.

"Oh—I hope I’m not interrupting anything."

Changmin.

Y/N turned sharply, feeling her cheeks heat up as Hyunjae took a small step back, his expression immediately more controlled. Changmin leaned against the doorframe, his usual mischievous smile in place, his gaze shifting between them with evident curiosity.

"I was supposed to tell you we’re all downstairs, but… looks like the timing is interesting, huh?"

Y/N ran a hand through her hair, trying to regain composure. "Nothing was happening."

Changmin raised an eyebrow, amused. "Uh-huh. Sure."

Hyunjae sighed, crossing his arms. "Are you done?"

Changmin chuckled, but gestured toward Y/N. "We’re waiting for you."

She nodded, ignoring the way Changmin threw a knowing glance at Hyunjae before stepping out.

Y/N closed her eyes for a moment, exhaling slowly.

The moment was over.

But the tension—that was still there.

And it would be there every time she looked at Hyunjae.

Y/N quickly composed herself before heading downstairs. She could still feel the weight of the moment with Hyunjae on her shoulders, like it had left a mark on her skin.

When she reached the others, the tension shifted. It was thinner, more veiled, but still present.

Haknyeon was the first to notice, raising an eyebrow. "Did you sleep well?"

Y/N nodded, trying to sound natural. "Yeah… well enough."

Sunwoo studied her for a moment, then smirked. "Funny, because it looks like you have something interesting to tell us."

Hyunjae, sitting not too far away, remained impassive, but the way he ran a hand through his hair betrayed his nerves.

Kevin crossed his arms, observing the subtle shift in energy between Y/N and Hyunjae. "Oh, wow. So last night wasn’t just a normal night, huh?"

Jacob chuckled, but his gaze was curious. "Should I be jealous?"

Y/N shook her head, feeling her cheeks heat up. "Nothing happened."

Changmin let out a playful hum. "Mmh, interesting choice of words."

Eric, the only one not adding fuel to the fire, simply observed attentively, though the slight curve of his lips hinted that he had already figured it all out.

Y/N sighed as she sat down, trying to ignore how the gazes kept flicking between her and Hyunjae.

"Can we just pretend everything is normal, please?"

Hyunjae smiled slightly, giving her a side glance. "You can try."

𓆝 ⋆.𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 (a THE BOYZ FF)

⋆☀︎.𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: Ch. 0 ✅ | Ch. 1 ✅ | Ch. 2 ✅ | Ch. 3 ✅ | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7 | Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 | Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 | Ch. 13 | Ch. 14 | Ch. 15 | Ch. 16 | Ch. 17 | Ch. 18 | Ch. 19 | Ch. 20 | Ch. 21 | Ch. 22 | Ch. 23 | Ch. 24 | Ch. 25 | Ch. 26 | Ch. 27 | Ch. 28 | Ch. 29 | Ch. 30 | Ch. 31 | Ch. 32 | Ch. 33 | Ch. 34 | Ch. 35 | Ch. 36 | Ch. 37 | Ch. 38 | Ch. 39 | Ch. 40 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 3: 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙙 wc: 9,645 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ─────────

The beach was lit by torches and paper lanterns, creating a warm and vibrant atmosphere under the starlit sky. Music resonated in the air, blending with the sound of waves lapping at the shore. The scent of salt mingled with that of sweet drinks and spices burning in the nearby fire.

Y/N had never been to such a big beach party before. Everywhere, people were dancing, chatting by the fire, or—among them—eleven boys who seemed determined to make the evening particularly interesting for her.

"Are you lost already?" The playful voice belonged to Juyeon, who appeared beside her with a sly smile.

Y/N shook her head, amused. "Should I be?"

"You might, if I don’t keep an eye on you."

Before she could respond, Kevin stepped in, positioning himself between them. "He’s distracting you, isn’t he? I bet he didn’t even ask if you wanted a drink."

Jacob arrived right after, handing her a glass. "I did. Hope you like it."

Y/N took it, laughing. "You guys are unbelievable. Is this a competition to see who impresses me the most?"

Hyunjae approached with a calm yet confident expression. "Who says it isn’t?"

Changmin nodded, his gaze gleaming with mystery. "You could see it as a challenge… but the real question is: who will win?"

Y/N shook her head, entertained by their persistence. "Shouldn’t it be me who decides?"

Haknyeon smiled, stepping slightly closer. "Exactly."

Sunwoo raised his glass, looking at her with a teasing expression. "So, what do you decide?"

Sangyeon, silent until then, stepped forward and said confidently, "She’ll decide before the night is over."

A shiver ran down Y/N’s spine. That night promised sparks.

The party was in full swing. Music wrapped around the atmosphere, the sound of waves intertwined with laughter, and faces illuminated by torches glowed with golden light.

Y/N couldn’t stay still for too long—every time she moved, one of the boys was there, ready to keep her company… and to try to impress her.

Sangyeon was the first to catch her attention, offering her a cool drink with a confident smile. "You need to stay hydrated if you want to survive all the flirting attempts tonight."

Y/N chuckled. "And you’re included in those attempts, right?"

Sangyeon tilted his head slightly, his gaze deep. "Who said I have to try? Sometimes, it’s enough to be the option that can’t be ignored."

She held back a smile. "And who decided I can’t ignore you?"

"You’ll find out."

Jacob suddenly took her hand, leading her toward a quieter part of the beach. "Come on, I have something to show you."

Y/N followed him, curious. "What is it?"

Jacob stopped near a small cove, illuminated only by the moon. "Look."

The gentle waves touching the sand shimmered slightly, as if the water was mysteriously glowing.

"It’s the sea giving you a gift," Jacob said softly, his gaze more focused on her than on the water.

She felt her heart beat a little faster. “Or is this just a trick to make me fall for you?”

Jacob smiled. “Let’s leave that decision to the sea.”

Juyeon joined her when she returned to the fire, handing her a freshly toasted marshmallow. “Do you trust me?”

Y/N took the treat, pretending to think it over. “Should I?”

Juyeon moved closer, his face illuminated by the flames. “If you don’t, I’ll have to find a way to convince you.”

She gave him an amused glance. “And how do you plan to do that?”

“With every weapon at my disposal.”

Y/N laughed, but inside, she wondered just how serious he was.

Younghoon handed her a blanket when the wind grew cooler. “I wouldn’t want you to be cold.”

Y/N accepted it with a smile. “Always the gentleman.”

Younghoon remained silent for a moment before replying, his voice lower. “Only with those who deserve it.”

She suddenly became very aware of the way he was looking at her.

Hyunjae walked beside her on the sand, letting their steps fall into sync. “You know we’re incredibly patient, right?”

Y/N gave him a curious smile. “What do you mean?”

Hyunjae smirked slightly. “That we’ve been competing for weeks… yet no one is giving up.”

Y/N chuckled. “So, this is a game?”

Hyunjae shot her a deep look. “Not for me.”

Changmin led her to the water’s edge but didn’t step too close. “Do you know what makes a night like this special?”

Y/N shook her head. “Tell me.”

Changmin smiled enigmatically. “The fact that I get to spend all this time convincing you that I’m the best choice for you.”

She laughed. “Are you sure you believe that?”

Changmin moved just a little closer. “Shouldn’t I?”

Chanhee found her when she sat alone for a moment. “Taking a break from our chaos?”

Y/N smiled. “Just for a moment.”

Chanhee sat beside her, his voice lower. “I hope the time you spend with me is memorable enough to set me apart.”

She looked at him with interest. “Are you trying to impress me?”

Chanhee didn’t reply immediately. Then he smiled. “I’m just trying to be honest.”

Kevin traced a small drawing in the sand as they talked. “Did you know that nighttime on the beach makes everything feel more magical?”

Y/N tilted her head. “Magical or romantic?”

Kevin gave her a slow smile. “Both. Depends on who you spend it with.”

Y/N held back a grin. “And you want it to be romantic?”

Kevin didn’t answer right away. “If it were with you, yes.”

Haknyeon handed her a flower he had found near the palm trees. “This would look beautiful in your hair.”

Y/N took the flower, amused. “Now you’re being poetic?”

Haknyeon smiled. “Only with the right people.”

Sunwoo gently led her closer to the fire, his hand light on her back. “You know I could convince you in minutes that I’m the best option, right?”

Y/N met his gaze with a playful smile. “Prove it.”

Sunwoo tilted his head. “If you let me, I will.”

Eric was the last to approach her, when the night was at its peak. “Are you having fun?”

Y/N nodded. “A lot.”

Eric glanced at the sea. “If your heart had already chosen, you’d know.”

She was silent for a moment, then looked at him. “Do I know?”

Eric smiled just slightly. “Maybe soon.”

The night continued in a whirlwind of sounds and colors, an explosion of emotions vibrating through the air. The music was so loud Y/N could feel it in her chest, as if her heartbeat had synchronized with the pounding rhythm of the speakers.

The ocean shimmered under the torchlight, the waves turning into golden mirrors that reflected the chaos of the party.

Y/N couldn’t pinpoint exactly when she had started to feel this way… weightless. Maybe it was the music, maybe the drinks, or maybe the way the eleven boys around her kept making space for her in their attention, never leaving her alone.

Words blended with laughter, lingering glances, and fleeting touches.

It was all a game.

A game that was becoming dangerously real.

Then, it happened.

The fire cast its glow over the scene, and Y/N found herself face to face with Hyunjae.

She wasn’t sure who had moved first—whether he had grabbed her wrist to stop her or she had turned too quickly, finding herself so close that she couldn’t ignore the nonexistent space between them.

Too close.

The world blurred slightly, and Y/N felt Hyunjae’s breath mix with her own.

“Are you okay?” His voice was low, barely a whisper above the music.

Y/N looked at him, her mind hazy. “Yes… I think so.”

Hyunjae tilted his head slightly, his eyes gleaming under the party lights. “You think?”

His voice sent a shiver down her spine, though not from the cold.

Something in the air between them was different.

An unfamiliar pull, as if that nonexistent space was a force pushing them toward a single inevitable moment.

Then, without thinking, without knowing who took the first step, their lips met.

It was warm.

It was fleeting.

It was everything it shouldn’t have been.

The alcohol made reality softer, smoother, more blurred.

Time seemed to stop, and the world shrank to that moment, to that kiss, to hands clinging to each other to hold onto the moment before it slipped away too soon.

But then, reality crashed down like an unexpected wave.

Hyunjae slowly pulled away, his gaze uncertain, lost between desire and realization.

Y/N’s heart pounded in her chest.

Had they really done that?

What did it mean now?

The party continued around them.

The music thundered in everyone’s hearts.

But for Y/N and Hyunjae, the night would never be the same again.

The world still seemed to sway slightly, as if the music, the sea, and the alcohol had created a parallel reality.

Y/N looked at Hyunjae, feeling the weight of the moment—of the kiss, the warmth of his breath against her skin, the way he seemed just as lost as she was.

Then, he did something that left her breathless.

He took her hand.

Not casually.

Not innocently.

Hyunjae’s fingers intertwined with hers, his grip firm, certain.

As if he had no intention of letting her go.

Y/N felt a shiver run down her spine.

“Hyunjae…”

He stepped closer, his gaze intense.

“Don’t talk. Just… come with me.”

Before she could form a logical thought, she let him lead her away.

The party torches dimmed behind them, the sound of laughter grew muffled, and the sea shimmered even brighter under the moonlight.

Hyunjae walked along the shore, guiding her far from the eyes of others, far from anything that could interrupt this moment.

He stopped only when they were far enough away.

Y/N ran a hand through her hair, trying to steady herself.

“What are we doing?”

Hyunjae held her gaze for a long moment. Then, he did something even more surprising.

He hugged her.

Not quickly.

Not casually.

His arms wrapped around her slowly, with a tenderness that made Y/N tremble.

She could hear his heartbeat, feel his warmth.

And the way he seemed to be holding back a million words he couldn’t say.

“I don’t want to pretend. Not even for a second.”

His voice was low, barely above a whisper.

Y/N closed her eyes for a moment, letting the truth of that moment wash over her.

Maybe it was just the alcohol.

Maybe it was just the sea.

Or maybe…

𓆝 ⋆.𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 (a THE BOYZ FF)

⋆☀︎.𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: Ch. 0 ✅ | Ch. 1 ✅ | Ch. 2 ✅ | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7 | Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 | Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 | Ch. 13 | Ch. 14 | Ch. 15 | Ch. 16 | Ch. 17 | Ch. 18 | Ch. 19 | Ch. 20 | Ch. 21 | Ch. 22 | Ch. 23 | Ch. 24 | Ch. 25 | Ch. 26 | Ch. 27 | Ch. 28 | Ch. 29 | Ch. 30 | Ch. 31 | Ch. 32 | Ch. 33 | Ch. 34 | Ch. 35 | Ch. 36 | Ch. 37 | Ch. 38 | Ch. 39 | Ch. 40 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 2: 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 wc: 7,682 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── The beach stretched before them, bathed in the last golden hues of the sunset. The salty breeze tickled their skin, carrying the scent of waves gently crashing onto the shore. Y/N walked ahead of the group, their feet sinking into the soft sand as the sea opened before them like a silent invitation.

"It’s beautiful here," they murmured, letting the wind carry away their words.

"It always has been," Younghoon replied, stopping a short distance away, his hands tucked into his pockets.

The boys followed a little behind, all filled with an unease they couldn’t quite explain. Being this close to the water put them in a risky position—one mistake, one accidental touch of the ocean’s surface, and everything would be revealed.

But Y/N didn’t know that.

"Should we sit for a bit?" Jacob suggested, pointing to a spot where the rocks formed a small cove, safely away from the waterline.

"Great idea," Hyunjae nodded, keeping a careful eye on their proximity to the ocean.

They settled near the rocks, where the sound of the waves became a soothing background melody. Y/N hugged their knees, gazing at the horizon.

"Sometimes, I feel like the sea has a voice. Like it wants to speak."

Changmin smiled slightly. "Maybe it does. Some just don’t know how to listen."

Eric remained silent, but his gaze lingered on the ocean for a moment, as if studying it.

Sunwoo grabbed a handful of sand, letting it slip through his fingers. "You love the sea, don’t you?"

Y/N nodded instantly. "Always have. I don’t know why, but I feel... like it’s part of me."

The eleven exchanged knowing glances.

Because it was true.

The sky slowly deepened into violet as the sun dipped lower on the horizon. The air had grown cooler, the salty breeze brushing against Y/N’s skin. Without realizing it, they had drifted a little further from the group, their feet buried in the sand as they watched the waves move in their hypnotic rhythm.

For reasons they couldn’t explain, the sea was calling to them.

"You shouldn’t get too close."

The voice made them turn.

Younghoon stood nearby, his hands in the pockets of his light jacket. The wind tousled his hair, and his normally serene gaze was laced with an odd tension.

Y/N tilted their head. "Why? It’s just water."

Younghoon took a slow step forward, the reflection of the waves mirrored in his deep blue eyes—almost as if they were part of him.

"Sometimes, the sea is more than it seems."

For a moment, silence stretched between them. The sound of the waves was the only thing filling the space, and Y/N felt their breath steady, slowing.

Younghoon was looking at them in a way that wasn’t just curiosity—it was something deeper.

As if he was fighting something within himself.

As if he wanted to tell them a secret... but couldn’t.

"Younghoon?" Their voice was barely a whisper.

He took another step closer, just enough that Y/N could see every shade of blue in his gaze.

"If I told you not everything is as it seems, would you believe me?"

Y/N smiled softly. "Depends."

"On what?"

"On how much you want me to believe it."

Younghoon held his breath. The sea shifted behind them, and for a brief, fleeting second, Y/N felt that something was about to change.

Then, someone called their name—breaking the spell.

Younghoon stepped back, returning to the calm, controlled boy they had always known. "Let’s go back to the others."

Yet, as Y/N walked beside him, a shiver ran down their spine.

Because for one moment, they were sure Younghoon was about to say something important.

The group was gathered once more, seated on the rocks as the sky darkened, and the first stars began to glimmer above them. Y/N hugged their knees, inhaling the cool evening air.

"You know, being here makes me want to stay by the ocean forever."

Juyeon smiled, resting his elbow on his bent knee. "I get what you mean."

Changmin nodded. "It feels like it belongs to you, doesn’t it?"

Y/N looked at him for a second. "Yeah... it’s strange. I don’t come from here, but I feel like I should be. Like the sea wants something from me."

Silence.

The eleven exchanged furtive glances, tension thick in the air.

It was true.

The sea did want something from them.

"Maybe you’ll find out one day." Eric’s deep, steady voice finally broke the silence.

Y/N smiled, but before they could reply, a sudden splash of water sprayed up, hitting them lightly on the ankle.

At first, they barely noticed—it was just a few drops.

But the same could not be said for their friends.

Sangyeon tensed. Younghoon held his breath. Sunwoo took a step back.

It was only a tiny splash, but for them...

It was everything.

Y/N noticed their reactions and frowned. "Is everything okay?"

"Yeah," Hyunjae was the first to answer, trying to sound natural. "Just tired, I guess."

Y/N nodded slowly, but they couldn’t ignore the tight expressions on their faces.

Why had they all tensed up so much?

The sand was cooler beneath their feet now, and the stars shimmered like tiny fragments of light suspended in the sky.

Y/N stood a few steps away from the others, arms crossed as they gazed at the horizon.

And the boys... were watching them.

The first to move was Sunwoo, who approached with his usual teasing smile.

"You know, Y/N, I have to admit... I can’t decide what I like most about you."

Y/N turned toward him with a raised brow. "Oh? And what do you like?"

Sunwoo pretended to think. "Maybe the way you look at the sea. Or maybe the fact that you have this charm that gets me into trouble."

Y/N laughed. "Trouble?"

Sunwoo stepped a little closer. "Definitely. But you know what they say... some things are worth the risk."

Before they could respond, Haknyeon suddenly appeared, interrupting their conversation with a bright smile.

"Sunwoo, are you trying to monopolize Y/N?"

Sunwoo scoffed. "As if you weren’t about to do the same."

Haknyeon ignored him and turned to Y/N. "You know, you almost seem like a siren. Not in the literal sense, of course—but in the way you pull people in without even trying."

Y/N shook their head, amused. "Are you guys trying to make me blush?"

Jacob spoke before Haknyeon could respond, settling beside them. "If we were, it would only be because you deserve the compliments."

Y/N crossed their arms. "Are you always like this, or did you guys make a deal to try and flirt with me today?"

Sangyeon, who had stayed silent until now, cleared his throat and answered in a firm tone.

"We don’t need to make a deal. It happens naturally."

Y/N stared at him for a moment, surprised by his certainty. Sangyeon never wasted words...

And the fact that he had just admitted, almost directly, that they all were drawn to her sent a shiver down her spine.

Changmin smirked knowingly, watching the scene unfold. "Would you like to know which of us is the most serious?"

Y/N crossed their arms. "Oh, so one of you is more serious than the rest?"

Juyeon took a confident step forward. "Depends on what you mean by serious. If you mean we genuinely think about you... then I think the answer is all of us."

Y/N felt their heartbeat quicken.

𓆝 ⋆.𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 (a THE BOYZ FF)

⋆☀︎.𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: Ch. 0 ✅ | Ch. 1 ✅ | Ch. 2 | Ch. 3 | Ch. 4 | Ch. 5 | Ch. 6 | Ch. 7 | Ch. 8 | Ch. 9 | Ch. 10 | Ch. 11 | Ch. 12 | Ch. 13 | Ch. 14 | Ch. 15 | Ch. 16 | Ch. 17 | Ch. 18 | Ch. 19 | Ch. 20 | Ch. 21 | Ch. 22 | Ch. 23 | Ch. 24 | Ch. 25 | Ch. 26 | Ch. 27 | Ch. 28 | Ch. 29 | Ch. 30 | Ch. 31 | Ch. 32 | Ch. 33 | Ch. 34 | Ch. 35 | Ch. 36 | Ch. 37 | Ch. 38 | Ch. 39 | Ch. 40 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 1: 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙛𝙖𝙘𝙚 wc: 9,234 ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── The scent of paper and ink lingered in the classroom, blending with the sound of pencils gliding across pages and the hushed murmurs of students. It was a day like any other, yet something in the air made the atmosphere feel vibrant—almost suspended in time.

Y/N sat at the center of the class, chin resting on their palm, listening absentmindedly to the teacher. Sunlight streamed through the windows, illuminating their hair and making it shimmer like waves beneath the morning light. And as always, eleven pairs of eyes followed them—some discreetly, others more obviously.

"Jacob, stop staring at her like she’s an ancient painting," Juyeon whispered, nudging the boy beside him.

Jacob, caught in the act, hurriedly looked away from Y/N and resumed writing, though the amused smile on his face gave him away. "I wasn’t doing that."

"I’ve known you for years. You were definitely doing that."

Across the room, Sangyeon folded his arms, watching the scene with a neutral expression. He knew well that he wasn’t the only one feeling an inexplicable pull toward Y/N. It was almost eerie how naturally all of them gravitated toward her.

Hyunjae, seated right next to Y/N, was desperately trying to focus on the lesson but failed miserably every time she so much as moved a finger.

"Hyunjae, did you understand anything the professor just said?" Y/N turned to him with a gentle smile.

He froze. It was as if time had stopped and his oxygen had suddenly been taken away. Her voice—so ordinary yet incredibly melodious—had just spoken his name.

"Uh... yeah. Of course. So... um... basically..." Hyunjae stammered, struggling not to sound like a complete fool.

From the last row, Changmin stifled a laugh. "A tragic sight, my friend."

Y/N, oblivious to the devastating effect she had on them, simply went back to writing, leaving Hyunjae to contemplate his life choices.

Sunwoo leaned slightly forward, his gaze mischievous. "Hey, do you want to come with us after school? Kevin says he found a new place with amazing milkshakes."

Y/N’s face lit up. "Of course! You know I never say no to milkshakes."

Haknyeon turned to Eric with a smirk. "Today will be the day someone finally has the courage to say something, right?"

Eric, unbothered, shut his book and responded with icy calm. "I doubt it."

The bell rang—and with it, the beginning of something new. Y/N didn’t know it yet, but her fate was already intertwined with the eleven most extraordinary boys in school.

And they... they were already irreversibly lost in her.

The classroom buzzed with the sound of students gathering their things, eager to leave. Y/N slid her notebook into her bag, careful not to bend the pages, and stood up with a tired smile.

"So, where are we going?" she asked, turning to Kevin, who had suggested the milkshakes.

Kevin clapped his hands with excitement. "I found a small café near the beach. They have insane flavors like 'Tropical Wave' and 'Sea Mist.' If we don’t try them, we haven’t truly lived."

"You realize that sounds dangerous, right?" Sunwoo raised an eyebrow.

Jacob chuckled. "Come on, it sounds adventurous."

Sangyeon, always the rational one, crossed his arms as he observed the group. "The important thing is that we don’t stay out too late. We have..." He paused for a moment. "...other obligations afterward."

Y/N nodded, unaware of the subtle tension that always surfaced among the boys whenever something hinted at their secret. She didn’t know—couldn’t know—that the sea was already calling them.

They left the school building together, walking through sunlit streets. Younghoon walked beside Y/N, pretending not to be entirely focused on every little movement she made. Chanhee, usually one to mask everything behind sarcastic remarks, seemed quieter than usual.

Changmin, however, approached her with his signature mysterious smile. "You know, if I had to pick a milkshake that represents you, it would be 'Sea Mist.'"

Y/N gave him an amused glance. "And why is that?"

Changmin tilted his head, pretending to ponder the answer. "Because every time we think we understand you, you slip away—like mist over water."

Hyunjae sighed. "No need to turn it into poetry, Changmin."

Kevin interrupted before an argument could start. "Come on! I want my milkshake before the sun sets."

The café was a hidden gem nestled among city streets, close to the beach, where the waves could be glimpsed behind swaying palm trees. The scent of sugar and coconut filled the air, mingling with the light laughter of a few customers seated outside.

"Okay, everyone, choose wisely," Kevin announced in a solemn tone, studying the menu as if selecting his fate.

"Let’s not be dramatic," Sangyeon shook his head, though a small smile played on his lips as he watched Y/N read the descriptions with a curious expression.

"There are too many choices!" Y/N exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "'Tropical Wave' sounds amazing, but 'Sea Mist' is intriguing too."

Hyunjae looked at her, amused. "You could get both."

Jacob nodded approvingly. "A bold move. I support it."

Changmin leaned slightly closer. "Or... you could let us pick for you. But be warned—we might take advantage."

Y/N laughed. "So no actual advice, huh?"

In the end, they placed their orders and settled around a large table. Conversations flowed naturally, laughter and jokes filling the air, yet every now and then, one of the princes found themselves just watching Y/N, lost in thoughts they dared not voice.

Haknyeon drummed his fingers against the table. "You know, I like spending time with you guys here more than at school."

Sunwoo nodded. "Because at school, we have to pretend to be normal. Here..." He hesitated for a moment. "...at least here, we can be a little more ourselves."

Y/N furrowed her brows. "Normal? What do you mean? You’re always yourselves, aren’t you?"

For a brief moment, silence fell.

Eric, ever composed, tilted his head. "More or less."

Y/N laughed. "You guys are cryptic, you know that?"

The boys exchanged knowing looks. If only she knew how right she was.

The evening drifted by in a haze of laughter and stories, and as the sun began painting the sky in golden hues, Sangyeon stood up.

"We should head back."

Y/N sighed. "Already? I thought we’d take a walk on the beach."

Juyeon jumped up instantly, excited. "Great idea. Beach walk—approved!"

Hyunjae glanced at Sangyeon, who hesitated. "We really shouldn’t..."

"Just for a little while," Younghoon reassured him with a smile. "Nothing will happen."

The sea was calling.

𓆝 ⋆.𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 (a THE BOYZ FF)

⋆☀︎.𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵: Ch. 0 ✅ | Ch. 1 ✅ | Ch. 2 ✅ | Ch. 3 ✅ | Ch. 4 ✅ | Ch. 5 ✅ | Ch. 6 ✅ | Ch. 7 ✅ | Ch. 8 ✅ | Ch. 9 ✅ | Ch. 10 ✅ | Ch. 11 ✅ | Ch. 12 ✅ | Ch. 13 ✅ | Ch. 14 ✅ | Ch. 15 ✅ | Ch. 16 ✅ | Ch. 17 ✅ | Ch. 18 ✅ | Ch. 19 ✅ | Ch. 20 ✅ | Ch. 21 ✅ | Ch. 22 ✅ | Ch. 23 ✅ | Ch. 24 ✅ | Ch. 25 ✅ | Ch. 26 ✅ | Ch. 27 ✅ | Ch. 28 ✅ | Ch. 29 ✅ | Ch. 30 ✅ | Ch. 31 ✅ | Ch. 32 ✅ | Ch. 33 ✅ | Ch. 34 ✅ | Ch. 35 ✅ | Ch. 36 ✅ | Ch. 37 ✅ | Ch. 38 ✅ | Ch. 39 ✅ | Ch. 40 ✅ ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 0: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙆𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨 wc: 565,184 Hidden among the lands and seas, eleven princes carry within them a secret that distinguishes them from all other rulers. They are not just men, nor are they just nobles. Water is their key, their destiny. Only when their skin touches the ocean does their essence change: their legs vanish, leaving room for glittering tails, and the call of the waves becomes impossible to ignore. Eleven princes, eleven destinies bound to the ocean. Born on land, but with the sea in their blood, their true nature only reveals itself when the water envelops them. ────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ────────୨ৎ───────── Characters: Protagonists:

Sangyeon – The Sovereign of Currents Age: 29 | Kingdom: Nerathis | Power: Commanding the tides. Appearance: Tall and imposing, with long coffee-colored hair and deep blue eyes, like a stormy sea. His presence commands respect, and every movement he makes is calculated and elegant. Personality: Authoritative but fair, he leads with firmness and wisdom. He has a big heart, but rarely shows his weaknesses.

Jacob – The Guardian of Pearls Age: 28 | Kingdom: Sirendell | Power: Creating and protecting marine gems. Appearance: Golden hair, always slightly wavy, and iridescent pearl-colored eyes. His fair skin seems to reflect the ocean’s light, and his smile is gentle. Personality: Sweet and patient, Jacob sees beauty in the small things and treats every creature with respect. He is sensitive but determined when it comes to defending what he loves.

Juyeon – The Silent Storm Age: 27 | Kingdom: Maravelis | Power: Controlling the wind over the waves. Appearance: Muscular and agile, with dark brown hair that often falls messily over his forehead and silver-gray eyes, like the sky before a storm. Personality: Rebellious and impulsive, Juyeon lives for adventure. He hates restrictions and prefers to trust his instincts. He is courageous but sometimes lets his emotions carry him away.

Younghoon – The Heart of the Tides Age: 28 | Kingdom: Oceara | Power: Feeling the emotions of the sea. Appearance: Long, light brown hair, always elegantly tied back, and deep turquoise eyes, like the calm ocean surface. His movements are fluid, almost like a dance. Personality: Empathetic and thoughtful, Younghoon absorbs the emotions of others and makes them his own. He is extremely protective of those he loves and tends to sacrifice himself for the greater good.

Hyunjae – The Guardian of the Blue Realm Age: 28 | Kingdom: Thalvaris | Power: Protecting the underwater world. Appearance: Sturdy and athletic, with dark brown hair and amber eyes that shine like sunlight filtering through the deep sea. He always wears a shell-shaped pendant, a symbol of his protection. Personality: Determined and loyal, Hyunjae has an unwavering sense of duty. He never hesitates to risk his life for the kingdom, but behind his strong exterior hides great sensitivity.

Changmin – The Siren’s Song Age: 27 | Kingdom: Lyrionis | Power: Enchanted singing. Appearance: Silky black hair that moves like waves and crystal violet eyes, magnetic and impossible to ignore. His voice is pure music. Personality: Charming and mysterious, Changmin knows how to captivate anyone with words and melodies. He is creative and brilliant, but his enigmatic nature sometimes makes him hard to understand.

Chanhee – The Shadow of the Ocean Age: 27 | Kingdom: Abyssion | Power: Controlling underwater light and darkness. Appearance: Raven-black hair and midnight blue eyes, as intense as the deep-sea darkness. His skin is pale, and his gaze is always observant, analyzing every detail. Personality: Quiet and enigmatic, Chanhee is an observer. He speaks little, but when he does, his words hold weight. He is calculating, a strategist, but not emotionless—he simply hides his feelings well.

Kevin – The Creator of Waves Age: 27 | Kingdom: Aqualis | Power: Generating titanic waves. Appearance: Light brown hair and sky-blue eyes, shining like reflected water. His bright smile can illuminate even the darkest days. Personality: Energetic and optimistic, Kevin brings life wherever he goes. He has a strong personality, always ready to take on any challenge with enthusiasm and determination.

Haknyeon – The Breath of Marine Life Age: 26 | Kingdom: Corvail | Power: Communicating with deep-sea creatures. Appearance: Copper-brown hair that seems to reflect coral light and emerald-green eyes full of curiosity. His face is always lit by a playful expression. Personality: Exuberant and cheerful, Haknyeon has a vibrant and engaging personality. He loves interacting with others and always finds a way to create deep connections.

Sunwoo – The Guardian of Shells Age: 25 | Kingdom: Shellmere | Power: Opening and closing secret passageways. Appearance: Dark wavy hair with bluish highlights, reminiscent of the ocean floor. Golden eyes, mysterious, full of untold stories. Personality: Cunning and charismatic, Sunwoo always knows how to get what he wants. He is intelligent, quick-witted, and incredibly skilled with words.

Eric – The Prince of the Depths Age: 25 | Kingdom: Deepthorn | Power: Navigating absolute darkness. Appearance: Black hair as dark as night, long, and gray eyes like the shadows embracing the deepest abyss. His skin is slightly amber, and his posture is confident. Personality: Reserved and independent, Eric is used to relying only on himself. He has a brilliant strategic mind, but it is not easy to enter his world.

Y/N – The Heart of Destiny Age: 25 | Origin: Mainland | Potential: The call of the ocean. Appearance: Y/N has a magnetic beauty—one that does not demand attention but inevitably draws gazes. Their long, silky hair flows with the wind like the sea’s surface under a clear sky. Its color shifts depending on the light—sometimes as deep as the night, other times kissed by golden reflections like the sun touching the marine horizon. Their eyes are the true mystery: two windows to the sea, vibrant and inexhaustible, capable of revealing hidden emotions and unspoken dreams. Personality: Y/N is spontaneous and curious, always seeking answers beyond the obvious. Kind but not naive; intelligent but not ostentatious. They have a silent determination that allows them to overcome every obstacle with grace and strength. They love the sea but do not know why. Every time they look at it, something inside them awakens—a nostalgia with no known cause.

Antagonists:

Loen – The Lord of Dark Tides Age: 28 | Kingdom: Noctis Abyss | Power: Manipulating currents to trap and destroy. Appearance: Tall and imposing, with raven-blue hair that flows like a liquid shadow. His eyes, a metallic gray, shine with cunning and coldness. His elegant figure conceals a ruthless strength. Personality: Loen is calculating, manipulative, and driven by an insatiable thirst for power. He is the natural enemy of the princes, the one who seeks to shatter their balance and bend the ocean to his will.

Minho – The Serpent of the Depths Age: 26 | Kingdom: Vortexia | Power: Controlling abyssal creatures and invoking terror. Appearance: Minho has long black hair with emerald-green highlights and eyes that change color depending on his emotion—from icy gold to burning red. His smile is always enigmatic, hiding dangers behind an apparent calm. Personality: Cunning and sly, Minho does not attack directly but whispers from the shadows, manipulating anyone who falls into his web. His pleasure lies in watching others' certainties crumble under the weight of fear.

Dohee – The Queen of Poisoned Waves Age: 27 | Kingdom: Toxaria | Power: Creating marine poisons and altering water properties. Appearance: Dohee is both deadly and captivating. Her hair, a brilliant copper hue, seems to dance in the water like strands of liquid fire. Her deep violet eyes conceal secrets and fatal promises. Her voice is sweet, but her words poison more than any toxin. Personality: Seductive and dangerous, Dohee is the perfect deception. She does not attack with brute force but rather through words, alliances, and the slow venom of despair. She is ambitious and seeks to corrupt the ocean’s purity with her dominion.