"I hated you... every damn day. But I hated seeing you with him more. Why do you think that is, Hanbin?" "...Because it was never hate." ﮩـﮩﮩ٨ـ♡ﮩ٨ـﮩﮩ٨ـ They were enemies. Everyone knew that. But what happens when one stops fighting... and the other can't stop noticing? Rivals in everything-school, sports, even the stage. They swore they'd never speak, never care. Then someone new shows up. And everything starts to fall apart. Or maybe... fall into place? Why does it hurt to be ignored by someone you hate? "Say it, Zhang Hao. Say you hated me. Say I meant nothing to you-go on!" "I couldn't say that even if I wanted to. And God knows, I wanted to!" Where's the line between hate and something else? And what happens when it's crossed? "You came all this way just to see the wreck I've become? Congratulations, Hanbin. You win." "I didn't come to win. I came because I lost something I didn't realize I needed until it was gone." "The Thin Line Between" - some rivalries burn deeper than you think. ═════════════════════ Disclaimer: This fanfiction is a work of pure fiction. Any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. The personalities depicted in this story are fictionalized and unrelated to actual members of Zerobaseone or real-life events.

Park Han's day takes an unexpected turn when he finds a lost phone with a lock screen displaying a photo of himself-one he never knew existed. Intrigued by the mysterious image, unable to unlock it and unaware of who owns it. As he becomes increasingly drawn into the enigma surrounding the phone, he unknowingly begins to unravel his own hidden feelings for someone much closer than he realizes. ✦ a hanjay fanfic ✦ 2025 ⚠️ DISCLAIMER / WARNING ⚠️ This story is a work of fiction and is not intended to reflect real-life events, personalities, or relationships. While the characters may share names and likenesses with real individuals, their personalities, interactions, and narratives are entirely fictionalized for creative purposes. This fanfiction is created out of love and admiration for the individuals depicted, with no intention of misrepresenting, defaming, or implying real-life truths. Please remember to separate fiction from reality and enjoy this story as a purely imaginative piece. Thank you for reading and supporting this creative work! 💖

Chih En making a random person he doesn't know as his lock screen which confused a lot of people. Although its only for motivation he says. ___________________________________________ • • • • - disclaimer!¡ PLEASE separate fiction from reality, remember that this is just an AU about their friendship. Refrain from posting on platforms where the actual idols can see. Thank you!