Limitation

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Rating: Teen And Up Audiences

Archive Warning: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings
Category: F/F, F/M, Gen, M/M, Multi
Fandom: 전지적 독자 시점 - 싱숑 | Omniscient Reader - Sing-Shong, 전지적 독자
시점 | Omniscient Reader (Webcomic)
Relationship: Kim Dokja & Yoo Joonghyuk, Kim Dokja & Kim Dokja's Company, Han
Sooyoung & Kim Dokja, Kim Dokja & Yoo Sangah, Kim Dokja &
Secretive Plotter, Demon-like Judge of Fire | Uriel & Kim Dokja, Kim
Dokja/Secretive Plotter/Yoo Joonghyuk, Father of the Rich Night |
Hades & Kim Dokja & Queen of the Darkest Spring | Persephone, Han
Sooyoung & Yoo Sangah, Han Sooyoung & Yoo Joonghyuk, Abyssal
Black Flame Dragon & Secretive Plotter & Sun Wukong & Uriel, Father
of the Rich Night | Hades/Queen of the Darkest Spring | Persephone,
Kim Dokja & Queen of the Darkest Spring | Persephone, Kim Dokja &
Lee Sookyung, Jung Heewon & Lee Hyunsung
Character: Kim Dokja, Kim Dokja's Company, Kim Namwoon, Yoo Sangah, Han
Sooyoung, Jung Heewon, Lee Hyunsung, Queen of the Darkest Spring
| Persephone, Lee Jihye (Omniscient Reader), Lee Seolhwa, Lee
Sookyung, Demon-like Judge of Fire | Uriel, Prisoner of the Golden
Headband | Sun Wukong, Abyssal Black Flame Dragon, Secretive
Plotter (Omniscient Reader), Yoo Joonghyun, Father of the Rich Night |
Hades
Additional Tags: Idol AU, Love, Past Relationship(s), Falling In Love, limitation,
Unrequited Love, Friendship/Love, Dark Romance, Dark Past, Love
Triangles, Fluff, First Love, Fluff and Angst, Love/Hate, Love at First
Sight, Fluff and Crack, Regret, Fluff and Hurt/Comfort, I'm Sorry, Crack,
Crack Relationships, Twin Brothers, Crack and Angst, Doppelganger,
Angst, Betrayal, Angst with a Happy Ending, Post-Blind Betrayal, Angst
and Hurt/Comfort, Partner Betrayal, Angst and Romance, Imposter,
secret, Secret Relationship, Yandere Yoo Joonghyuk, Possessive Yoo
Joonghyuk, Secret Crush, Secret Admirer, Abnormal love, Secretive
Plotter and Yoo Joonghyuk are Twins, Secretive Plotter Identity
Spoilers (Omniscient Reader)
Language: English
Stats: Published: 2023-03-28 Updated: 2023-04-10 Words: 4,168 Chapters:
3/?

Limitation
by Hidden_Rose

Summary

#joongdok idol au

I’ve been seeing a lot of them together so I created a version of mine with a twist.
 Note: This is more of Kdj x SP overall.

*Might contain spoilers!

Finally, after a few years after the publication, one of Han Sooyoung's best works will now
have a movie where two of her best friends will be starring, which is Kim Dokja and Yoo
Joonghyuk! However, there is a problem with that…

What if those two used to be “ together ”?

Will it be for the better or for worse?

Will this film give them a chance to be reunited again, not as lovers but instead as friends?

Are they going to be all good after the film, or not?

Notes

This is a repost!
My brain cell decided to delete the previous chapters and put them all together in one thing.
So
I deeply apologize
, readers!!! (There might be some changes from the first 3 chapters if you have read them.)

But overall, thank you for reading my stories so far when I only update them sometimes.
No promises, but I’ll try to update all of you!!!
 Prologue

“For our star news today, two people in showbiz are the hot topic among netizens. Ren, what’s the
latest news?”

“Right now, I am pretty sure that our dear ‘dreamers’ and ‘constellations’ are overjoyed by the
announcement that Nebula Entertainment posted this afternoon, announcing the final lineup of the
cast for the upcoming adaptation film of ‘Limitation’ written and published by Han Sooyoung.”
“The netizens can’t withhold their happiness and excitement when the main vocalist of 1864, Yoo
Joonghyuk, and the famous actor Kim Dokja was mentioned from the list, but also partaking the
main leads of the movie!”

“It was like a ‘dream come true’ as one of the fans commented! I mean who would be able to calm
down when we are talking about these two heart-throbs from the idol industry and film industry?
Even I, who saw this news was overwhelmed by emotions-”

*shuts off*

“Sooyoung-ssi…” Sangah softly called her girlfriend trying to calm her down before she punch the
tv. But unfortunately, it did not help cause someone had to laugh at the distressed state of
Sooyoung.

“I-BWAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! I-i can’t- oh my gosh! I’m so sorry!” Heewon apologizes after

almost knocking the folding table towards her boyfriend, Hyunsung. Good thing, Hyunsung was
able to catch her and the table from falling, as their bartender is already drunk from drinking soju.

“Hyunsung, can you cover your girlfriend’s mouth just for a minute?” Sooyoung muttered, holding
back a punch on the tv or the table in front of them. But alas, despite Hyunsung trying to hold back
Heewon, she continued giggling and laughing, causing Sooyoung to bang her hand on the table,
nearly knocking the 3rd big bottle of soju and the food served infront of them.

“Sooyoung!” Sangah shrieked, grabbing the bottle quickly. Taking a deep sigh, she glanced
worriedly at Sooyoung. “Y-you told them not to release anything right?” She asked, quite unsure if
the question will lighten the mood of her girlfriend and thankfully, it did, a little. Sooyoung nodded
and Sangah continued, “And the release date should be the same date as the release of the photo
shoot date, right?” and again, Sooyoung nodded.

Feeling gloomy and grumpy, Sooyoung succumbs to Sangah’s side and hugs her. Resting her head
on the brown-haired shoulder.

“That’s showbiz industry for ya! Making it all hype! Prolly the company wants to get it trending
now so that the ratings will be all the way to the tooop!” Heewon responds by settling the vibe of
the room somber because it’s a fact. They have seen it in movies and on the other side of the world,
yet the feeling of having this experience in their own personal life is still new to them. “Now I’m
worried about Joonghyun… it has just been a year, wouldn’t this be awkward for him?” Hyunsung
asked gathering their attention to at least drift their attention to a different matter but same subject.

“Are you sure you did not plan this Sooyoung? ‘Cuz I got the feeling that you did.”

“Hey! I’m not that mean! Sure I love pranking people but when it comes to this issue, I know my
limits!” Sooyoung retorts to a supposedly-joking question from Heewon. “I did have some parts of
it, but that was years ago when they were still together! On what’s happening right now, I bet it’s
between their company that approves leaking out their names on the cast list-” Her words were cut
off when someone opened the balcony door. A tall woman with snowy white hair and fair skin
entered the room catching all of their attention. It was like a princess from a cartoon came to real
life, and entered the room to listen and witness their rambling.

Snapping out of the appearance that caught them off guard, Sangah cleared her throat to have
everyone get back to reality. “Even though it has been just a year as Hyunsung said, I hope
everything will be fine… I guess?” she commented quite hesitantly.

“Joonghyun-ssi…” Everyone’s attention is back to Seolhwa who is getting herself a drink as they
try to comprehend what she was about to say next. “Knowing him, he will fully support Dokja
despite what happened. However... the only thing I’m not certain is-”

“Joonghyuk.” Sooyoung and Seolhwa gave each other an eye when they both said the same name
simultaneously. The other one is grinning and the other one has an unexplained expression.

“Yah, Sooyoung-ah!” Heewon called trying to get the girl’s attention. She then grabbed an empty
bottle of soju and used it like a mic. “A quick interview for our beloved author! Can you tell us the
meaning behind the movie’s title? ‘Cuz personally, for me, I think it sounds edgy.”

After asking the question, everyone’s attention is now directed to Sooyoung. To lessen the pressure
she first cleared her throat and grabbed the “mic” from Heewon and also used it as a mic.
“Actually, the title was not originally like that.” She paused before continuing, taking a deep sigh
like it has been a heavy burden for her to keep the truth. “I changed it.”

“If you don’t mind me asking, what’s the original-” Hyunsung’s question was cut off when
Heewon covered his mouth for no reason. But truly, she covered his mouth because the vibe was
getting interesting, and also she noticed that Seolhwa was fixing to speak.
“Limitation, huh? Does it mean ‘ Love should have a limitation ’? Or maybe…”

“Love or not, everything should be in limitation.” A woman with black hair, worn up in a ponytail
entered the room and spoke, making everyone aware of her arrival.

“Damn, what an entrance! It’s nice seeing you again, our beloved Jihye! Come, come, have a
drink!” Sooyoung rejoices to see the high-school girl finally seeing after a long time. Yet she felt
that someone was sending daggers from her back, and when she quickly glanced at where the stare
was coming from she shrieked. Awkwardly laughing, she tried to make her intention ‘more’ clear.
“I-i meant, drink, like drink some tea or juice packets! They’re in the fridge, grab one if you want
one.”
 Take care, Dokja...

“Like a ‘dream come true’ as most of the fans commented, Nebula Entertainment has announced
the final cast for the upcoming movie ‘Limitation’, one of the top-notching novels way back 20xx
and ‘till now!”

“It was not a surprise to see one of the members of a famous band called 1864, and one of the
famous actors be a part of this movie. What is surprising, with all this great news, netizens are
starting to get suspicious of a revolving issue going around.”

“An issue?”

The reporter nodded, “One of the netizens posted on Twitter that back then in college the two main
leads used to date-”

The news was suddenly shut off causing the petite man to look who turned it off, and he should
have known who it was. Putting on a half-smile, he called the man standing behind him softly,
“Joonghyun…” Despite the rude action of just shutting the news when the older one was watching,
the man who called his name did not hint any annoyance or anger in their tone. The man bit his lip
slightly, hesitating to reply to the call that his lover made. “Dokja…” The pale skin man with thin
black hair hummed in response. While waiting for his lover to continue Dokja invited Joonghyun
to sit with him on the couch, yet it did not reach the wavering heart of his lover who is still
standing behind him like a puppy (wolf) with its tail behind its back slowly waving side-to-side.
Dokja sighs, stood up and walked towards Joonghyun, and grabbed the man for a hug. It took a
few seconds for Joonghyun to hug back but when he did it was tender. The feeling was something
similar to hugging a big giant teddy bear, no joke. It was tight yes, but not tight enough to choke
the heck out of Dokja, just simply tight enough to let Dokja know how anxious, worried, sincere,
and genuine Joonghyun is.

After the hug was reciprocated, Dokja caressed his back, earning the courage for Joonghyun to
speak up about what has been on his mind for a while now. A few pauses took him yet Dokja
waited patiently.

“...C-can you not just do the film at all?”

Dokja’s hold got tighter after hearing Joonghyun’s question. He should have expected his lover to
ask him about that, no actually, he should have known. Yet knowing that, why did Dokja even
agree to be a part of this film? He could have declined it and persuaded his manager to refuse the
offer, but why did he accept it? Because right now, something in his mind is shouting, ‘You should
have refused it from the start.’ God knows how much he is repenting from his indecisive decision.
From how Joonghyun is reacting currently, he hates it. Yet so, a part of him wanted it. Half of him
did not regret the choice he made. Why? Even himself doesn't know why.
Was it because it was a friend’s favor? Probably.

Was it because he wanted to fix the (un)tangled relationship? Maybe.

Or was it because he wants to know the real him ? Who knows?

Maybe overall, it was a selfish wish, a personal wish. If so, then probably the answer will be yes.
Even though Dokja doesn’t want to get hurt again, it was the same matter for Joonghyun. Dokja
wants to fix the relationship they at least had back then, not after the incident. I guess we can say
this will be a closure. If it’s not, maybe Dokja is being a hypocrite. Hmm, too strong for a word. A
fool, then? Much better, yes.

‘Cause Dokja is indeed a fool, definitely a fool.

After a few minutes of being with each other’s warmth, Joonghyun breaks the hug and softly
cupped Dokja’s cheeks. Caressing it gently, enough to make the other one feel drowsy. Dokja let
his cheek be on the man’s hand, not minding how the other one looks at him lovingly because he
cannot handle how Joonghyun look at him so mesmerized like he is a star, the brightest star in the
world, and in the entire universe. From how Joonghyun treasures him, butterflies came flying in his
stomach making him feel ticklish at the thought. And from with that Dokja felt like he is gonna
have a heart attack on SIGHT if he even dared to look Joonghyun directly in the eyes, witnessing
how head over heels he is for him. It’s that much pressure alone, but Dokja ain’t complaining
about that.

“Dokja…”

“Hmm?”

“Take care, alright?”

…There, right there! That was the moment he knew, he fucked up! (Jkjk!) That was the moment
Dokja realized that no matter what they went through and will go through together, Joonghyun will
put his utmost trust in him. A trust that he knew he will not be able to carry, but somehow making
his poor heart flutter. Slowly opening his eyes to meet his lover’s eye contact, Dokja smiled at
Joonghyun and nodded, as they ended the night with a kiss.
The night passed on and morning came perfectly. Like an unsolved puzzle waiting for the
remaining piece to be put in for it to be complete. Yet, fate- I mean, the person behind solving the
puzzle will decide if they want the masterpiece to be completed or have others be bothered by the
missing piece.
 Will you hear me out?
Chapter Summary

Ahh, his smile, despite showing it by force, it’s still tender, and soft.

I guess that smile will haunt me forever. I should wake myself up now, I
don’t want to embark on my memory with him with this tragic ending.

Chapter Notes

See the end of the chapter for notes

“Love? Are you awake?” It was a faint question, but I can understand what the other person was
saying. Yet, even though I heard it, I ignored it. It’s probably my imagination playing games with
me. But the person continued to bother me, pestering me-

“Yah! Hyukie… come on, wake up!”

What is going on? Why does his voice sound familiar? The familiarity, nostalgic, and calm feeling
that I’ve longed for… Who are you?

It was odd really, but there’s a feeling that this person is fixing to tackle me, so I waited for a few
seconds for the person to come closer, and BOOM! I jumped out of the covers and grabbed the
man’s wrist. Dokja? By reflex, after I grabbed one of his wrists, I grabbed him by the waist and
trapped him between my arms as I lay back down on the bed. I know I should not be doing this but
just for this once, one more time, I want to hold him just like this, I missed holding him just like
this. I wish this at least can last forever…

But I guess not.

“Love, it’s time to wake up, you’re gonna be late.”

Is he talking about the photoshoot? Hmm… I don’t want to go, I want to stay here with you. So
please, don’t let go of my hold, just for another few minutes, can we stay like this?

“Joonghyuk-ah, please…”
No please, don’t. Don’t let go of me, please, just for a second, don’t slip away from me.

“Joonghyuk-”

Dokja, please, one more second, please, just stay, don’t let go-! Dokja!

My eyes opened and my cheeks felt wet. Have I been crying? I asked myself, but something else
caught my attention, the room that I am in. It’s dark. Too dark to tell, if it’s morning already, or
maybe I’m still dreaming. It’s rare for me to dream, even more dreaming in another dream. I took a
sigh and just stood up, and decided to walk around this seemingly-like empty void. Yet I guess I
don’t need to go farther. There’s a light twinkling not far, and with a few minutes of walking, you
will get there. So I walked towards it, and when I got to the light, my whole surroundings changed.

The whole scene changed into a memory I despised and wanted to forget for so long. It was that
day. I stayed where I’m standing, and watched the scene unfold in front of me once again. Yet,
from being at a distance, there’s a pang in my heart that is making me want to just grab it out and
search for the dagger that is slowly stabbing right through it. But, I erased the thought and watched
how Dokja smiled at me.

Ahh, his smile, despite showing it by force, it’s still tender, and soft.

I guess that smile will haunt me forever. I should wake myself up now, I don’t want to embark on
my memory with him with this tragic ending.

I turned around and was fixing to walk away but, “Joonghyuk-ssi…” he called my name, soft,
gentle, and with care. I know that it was not me who’s he calling, but my body betrayed my mind
and turned around to see him. “It was nice meeting you, really… Yoo Joonghyuk.”

Ahh, shit…!

Before I can even think my body starts running towards where he’s at, wanting to grab a hold of
him before he can walk away completely. But why are you running, idiot? He can’t even see you. It
has already passed, this is just a dream! So, just wake up, already, damn it! Even though I tried to
stop myself from running, my body continued running, and even after everything I know, I can’t
help but just call out his name, where deep inside of me is wishing that this is the reality, that the
Dokja I am chasing for right now, is the Dokja of my world. So please, look at me, once I call your
name, again, “DOKJA!”
“AAAHHH!!!”

What the-? I felt a ringing in my ear thanks to someone shouting early this morning. Nevermind,
it’s not that early anymore, it’s almost 9, I closed my phone screen and looked at the woman who
is staring back at me. What is SHE doing here? I stared at her suspiciously who just came barging
into my room, into my HOUSE, and she just looked at me aggravated. What did I even do? She
held tightly to the door frame to pull herself up after, I guess from falling her ass down for who
knows what reason?

“YAH! Did you do that on purpose?!” She asked shouting, pointing at me who literally just woke
up. Ah… I see. So she fell because of the shock? When I screamed his name? Should I feel bad or
nah? Nah, I think I’m good. “What are you even doing here, witch?” I irritatingly asked as I
combed my hair down. “And who are you calling witch here, huh? Fucking sunfish bastard!”
Sticking her tongue out, acting too smug like she thought she already won the argument.

“Tsk, I’m here because of your manager. She keeps nagging me to check on you because you have
not shown up to any practices after the-”

“I know, Sooyoung. I already know.” I muttered as I lay back down to bed, not feeling like doing
anything today except for the photo shoot. Besides, the shoot will take around 3 so I have more
time to sleep again.

“Yoo Joonghyuk, if you already know, why the FUCK are you going back to sleep then?!”

Almost forgot that she’s here. Exasperated, I sighed, and just went ahead, closing my eyes. I don’t
want to listen to her, yet, I feel like I won’t even get myself back to sleep. So I asked her a question,
“Why?” Why did this have to happen?

“Huh?” The opening of the microwave door caught my attention, making me glance at her to see
what on earth she was doing. What is she heating in MY microwave? Without my permission? I just
shook my head and went back to staring out the window. “Why, Sooyoung? Why now?” I repeated
cause it seemed like she did not hear my question.

“Umm, why are you asking me that? Ask the photographer instead! ‘Cuz I feel like that person is
going to be annoying as fuck, so hurry up okay?” I sat up, looking at her dead in the eyes. I know
she knows what and who I’m talking about, and now that she saw my expression, I guess that
confirmed her idea of why I was asking those kinds of questions.
 3rd POV

Sooyoung looked at his blank stare, this bastard is not asking why today is the shooting, but why
now? Why now when the “couple” has long “broken up”? Taking a deep breath, Sooyoung walked
towards Joonghyuk’s bed, and sat on the edge, having her back face him. “I guess I can say, it’s
partially my fault?”

“What do you mean?”

“...Will you hear me out?” Sooyoung asked, and Joonghyuk can pinpoint an uncertainty in her
voice. ‘Since when did Sooyoung start to become more careful about her words?’ Joonghyuk asked
himself but kept it to himself, because if Sooyoung is being like this, then he can guess that this is
indeed a big deal. So he nodded, taking a glance at the time, and it’s currently 9:05, which means
they have enough time to talk. Joonghyuk hummed in response and opened his ears (for the first
time) for Sooyoung.

“D-do you remember the first EVER novel I wrote, like way way back in our college days?”
Sooyoung asked to get a confirmation and Joonghyuk hummed again agreeing that he remembers
it. “Well, I submitted that work to a publishing company, as a joke! Mind you! And surprisingly~ it
got popular! I remembered Dokja asking who were the characters of the story were because it
totally is giving trite vibes he said, and by that, I was not able to tell who it was about because I felt
embarrassed and also cringe. But now, I want to let you know that it was about the two of you…”

Sooyoung glanced at Joonghyuk to see his reaction and oh boy, the man before her is stunned. ‘
Was it subtle? I thought it was obvious.’ She thought after seeing his face, feeling speechless. She
then cleared her throat to continue, “It was 2 years and the book was reaching its peak. The
company contacted me to ask if I will allow them to create a film or tv series about the story, and I
gladly did accept with, but with conditions.” “And one of them is having the two of you take the
leading roles. Everything was great, we got into an agreement however, the popularity between
you and Dokja was too weak to handle the hype of the novel. So I agreed that we will save the idea
for a future date and wait for both of you to raise your fan base. But then, that event happened…”

Sooyoung paused to get her food in the microwave that has been long heated up. As she took it out,
Joonghyuk’s disgusted face caught her attention, making her pissed off. “YAH! Atleast it’s not you
who’s eating it, picky!” Joonghyuk rolled his eyes, removed the blanket on him, and stood up to
get some water from the mini-fridge. “I rather eat real food, but I guess, I let you pass for eating
that ‘food’ in my house.” “Shut up, please… I’m savoring this delicious food!” Sooyoung
sarcastically said as she continued to have fun teasing Joonghyuk on his hatred of convenience
food. Because she’s still pissed off, she avoided sitting in the same place she seated earlier so she
sat on a recliner beside the window. Back to what she was explaining…
“As you can see right now, you and Dokja’s fan base have met the condition and the company
thought that it’s now a good time to send you an invitation to audition. Even though I suggested
you two, the director still wanted to see if you two could act the characters well.” Taking a bite of
her food, she can’t help but steal a glance at Joonghyuk’s reaction, and oh boooy, she sometimes
wonders how in the world God created such perfection. Because right now, after a year of being
emotionally depressed and being in his worst emo era, his face is relaxed. A hint of a smile is
taking over his lips, a calm face that is a bare minimum for him to show. Sooyoung can’t help but
ask ‘ Where did things go wrong? ’ or ‘ Can you tell me what happened? ’ or ‘ What made you do
it? ’ However, she knows that the two ex-couples have a reason for not saying anything to the
KimCom. After debating if she should continue, she decided to do so.

“You know… I want to say yes immediately, like really! As soon as I heard the news, I wanted to
barge into your houses and tell the news to the two of you. It was to the point I don’t give a damn
even if it was late midnight and you two are deep asleep cause I would be ringing your damn
doorbell until the two of you wake up or I guess until the doorbell breaks. That’s how joyous I was
when I saw that message! But I did not say yes because I want to hear y’all opinion about it. I had a
feeling that you two will say yes, but you know, even me, your fav best friend-”

“You’re not.”

“Shut up, Joon Hyuk. This is my line, not yours.” The two rolled their eyes at each other at the
same time making the two chuckle a little bit. “Even when I, your best friend-” Sooyoung paused
and raised a thumbs up to Joonghyuk. “Better? Best. Friend?” She asks sarcastically, waiting for
his approval ‘cause he’s that babygirl. “Tolerable at the very least.” He jokingly answered, making
the girl sneer at him.

“Even so, I, your besto friendo, know my limitations. So I decided to have it as a surprise! The
whole KimCom knows actually except for the two of you, obviously. And I guess it kind of
backfired…”

“Because that was the day we broke up, huh?” Joonghyuk muttered, chuckling pithily to himself.
As seconds passed, silence is slowly taking over the room. Regret and sadness were filling the
room, but looking at Sooyoung’s expression, Joonghyuk couldn't help but reassure the woman.
“Don’t blame yourself, don’t beat yourself for it.”

Han Sooyoung lowly chuckled and showed a forced smile. “Don’t worry, it’s not it…”

“...”
 “It’s just… I wish I could’ve just told the two of you about it and not planned it as a damn
surprise.”

‘So the two of you (the two of us) would’ve still been together.’

“After that day, half of the KimCom tried to convince me to still deliver the news to the two of
you, but I didn’t bother to do so. Why, if you may ask… Because from what we saw, from what I
saw, I felt like you two already talked it out. So I asked myself, what’s the point of telling the two
of you when it’s already pointless?”

Chapter End Notes

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