Twice one-shots

Rivals (tzuyu)

Tzuyu and Y/N had always been at odds. From the moment they met in high school, their rivalry was fierce and unyielding. Whether it was academics, sports, or extracurricular activities, they were always trying to outdo each other. Their friends often joked that if Tzuyu and Y/N spent half as much time working together as they did competing, they could conquer the world.

It was the final year of high school, and the stakes were higher than ever. Both Tzuyu and Y/N were vying for the top spot in their class, and the tension between them was palpable. It didn't help that they were also co-captains of the debate team, forced to work together despite their animosity.

One afternoon, after yet another heated debate practice, their teacher, Mrs. Kim, called them aside. "I've been watching you two for years now, and it's clear you bring out the best and worst in each other. But it's time to put this rivalry aside. You're both incredibly talented, and it's time you learned to work together."

Tzuyu crossed her arms, a skeptical look on her face. "And how exactly do you propose we do that?"

Mrs. Kim smiled. "I'm glad you asked. There's an upcoming inter-school debate competition, and I've entered both of you as a team. You'll have to work together if you want to win."Y/N groaned. "This is going to be a disaster."

But there was no way out of it. Over the next few weeks, Tzuyu and Y/N were forced to spend countless hours together preparing for the competition. At first, their sessions were filled with arguments and snide remarks, but gradually, something began to shift.

One evening, as they were working late in the school library, Y/N noticed Tzuyu rubbing her temples, clearly exhausted. Without thinking, Y/N handed her a bottle of water. "Here, you look like you need this."

Tzuyu glanced up, surprised. "Thanks," she said, taking the bottle. "I guess we've been pushing ourselves pretty hard."

Y/N nodded. "Yeah, we have. But you know, for what it's worth, you're actually pretty good at this."

Tzuyu's lips curved into a small smile. "You're not so bad yourself."

As the days passed, the tension between them began to ease. They started to find a rhythm, their debates becoming more fluid and their teamwork more cohesive. They discovered they had more in common than they'd ever realized. Late-night study sessions turned into late-night conversations, and before they knew it, the lines between rivalry and friendship began to blur.The night before the competition, they found themselves in the library once again, going over their final preparations. As they wrapped up, Tzuyu looked at Y/N, her expression uncharacteristically soft.

"You know," she began, "I never thought I'd say this, but I'm glad we had to work together. I've learned a lot from you."

Y/N smiled, feeling a warmth spread through their chest. "Me too. And I guess I should apologize for being such a pain all these years."

Tzuyu chuckled. "I guess we both have some apologizing to do."

There was a moment of silence, and then, almost without thinking, Y/N reached out and took Tzuyu's hand. "Maybe we can start over. As friends."

Tzuyu squeezed Y/N's hand, her heart racing. "I'd like that."

The next day, they faced their competitors with a newfound confidence and unity. They debated with passion and precision, their chemistry undeniable. When the results were announced and they were declared the winners, they couldn't contain their excitement. They hugged each other tightly, the weight of their rivalry finally lifting.

As they stood there, basking in their victory, Tzuyu looked into Y/N's eyes, a smile playing on her lips. "You know, I think we make a pretty good team."

Y/N grinned. "I think so too."

And as they walked out of the auditorium, hand in hand, they knew that their story was just beginning. What had started as a fierce rivalry had blossomed into something beautiful, something neither of them had expected but both were grateful for.