Jake thought college would be just another chapter in his ordinary life. That was before he ran into Heeseung-the brilliant, cocky rival who seems to know exactly how to push his buttons. And then there's Jay, the loyal friend who always seems to show up at the right time, keeping Jake grounded amidst the chaos. Add to the mix Sunghoon and Sunoo, the hopelessly lovey-dovey couple whose constant displays of affection make everyone roll their eyes-but even they might be hiding more than just sweet gestures. Between late-night study sessions, campus politics, and elite social events, Jake finds himself drawn into something no one can save him from . Friendships are tested, rivalries blur the line between love and hate, and every diary entry might hold the key to uncovering the truth. In a world where trust is fragile, love is complicated, and appearances deceive, Jake must decide who to confide in... and who to protect himself from.

Jake is a sharp, no-nonsense sports writer and photographer for his campus paper, used to focusing on deadlines and capturing the perfect shot. He never expects his next assignment-to cover the varsity basketball team after their championship win-to turn his carefully ordered world upside down. Heeseung-captain of the team, charismatic, confident, and secretly obsessed with Jake. With the championship as his excuse, Heeseung makes it his mission to get close to Jake-hovering at practices, photobombing his shots, and teasing him at every turn. But Jake isn't one to be easily won over. Professional, stubborn, and fiercely independent, he plays hard to get, refusing to let anyone disrupt his routine-especially a lbasketball captain with a smirk that could melt his resolve. Between championship celebrations, late-night photoshoots, and stolen moments on campus, a game of push-and-pull unfolds. Will Jake resist Heeseung's relentless pursuit, or will the captain finally score the ultimate win? ____ 𝑆𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑑: 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 22, 2025 𝐸𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑑:? ____ #playinghardtoget - ᴛᴏᴘ 2 (12/26/25) #playinghardtoget - ᴛᴏᴘ 1 (12/27/25) #campusjournalist - ᴛᴏᴘ 2 (12/26/25) #ramyeonz - ᴛᴏᴘ 1 (01/04/26)

Jake Sim thought the hardest part of the new semester would be surviving early morning runs, boring lectures, and Sunoo's endless gossip. He was wrong. Because on the first day of school, while half-asleep and barely paying attention, Jake accidentally noticed someone he probably shouldn't have. Lee Heeseung. The student council president. Top of his class. The definition of discipline. Calm, composed, and known around school as the boy who never smiles. Heeseung is quiet, reserved and always in control. Jake, on the other hand, is the complete opposite - a sunshine extrovert who laughs too loudly, talks too much, and somehow finds trouble even when he isn't looking for it. Heeseung doesn't notice Jake at all. But Jake... notices everything. From quiet glances across the classroom to small warnings that somehow make his heart race, what begins as simple curiosity slowly turns into something he can't quite explain. Maybe it's nothing. Or maybe it's the beginning of a story that came at the wrong time- with the right person. 𝓐𝓵𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓨𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓼 | 𝒉𝒆𝒆𝒋𝒂𝒌𝒆 Between heartbeats and hallways.

Jake knows how this ends. Six months. Maybe less. So he writes a list of sixteen things he'll never get to do, closes the notebook, and decides that's enough dreaming for one lifetime. Then Heeseung walks in like a storm no one warned him about. Grumpy. Quiet. Impossible to read. The kind of person who shouldn't become important. But somewhere between long drives and quiet nights, Jake starts forgetting that the list was never meant to change. Because the cruelest part about time isn't how fast it runs out. It's how, sometimes, it gives you something beautiful just before it does.

Jake has always been shy. So shy that introducing himself feels impossible. Instead of using his real name, he tells everyone he's Ikeu, a nickname he's been using online for years. With his soft features, long lashes, fluffy hair, and quiet personality, most people assume he's a girl-and Jake is usually too nervous to correct them. Everything changes when he transfers to a new school and meets Heeseung, a popular, confident student who immediately believes Ikeu is a girl. The two quickly become friends, and before Jake realizes it, he's developing feelings for him. The problem? Heeseung has no idea Ikeu is actually a guy. As the months pass, keeping the truth hidden becomes harder and harder. Especially when Jake's best friend, Sunghoon, accidentally calls him "Jake" in front of Heeseung. And when Jake slowly starts dressing more like himself instead of trying to hide behind oversized sweaters and cute accessories, Heeseung begins noticing things that don't quite add up. Will Heeseung be angry that Jake never corrected him? Will their friendship survive the misunderstanding? And what happens when Heeseung realizes the person he's been falling for isn't who he thought they were? A story about friendship, identity, misunderstandings, and finding the courage to be yourself. Started - June 2nd, 2026 Published - June 11th, 2026 Finished - June 12th, 2026 #1 - Jake #2 - Heejake

Lee Heeseung just wanted a quiet bus ride. Unfortunately, Jake also takes the bus. Every morning, Jake arrives three seconds before death, argues that cereal is soup, befriends pigeons, loses at least one important item, and somehow ends up asleep on Heeseung's shoulder. Every morning, Heeseung pretends to read the same page of the same novel while internally planning a wedding, twenty-eight hypothetical children, and whether their future goldfish should have health insurance. One loud public-school boy. One elegant private-school heir. A story about expensive blazers, ruined shoulders, random kisses, emotional catastrophes disguised as good manners... ...and the world's most suspiciously romantic bus route.

A series of mysterious bombings throws the city into chaos. As the search for a powerful missing blueprint begins, a dangerous race unfolds before it falls into the wrong hands. ‼️CONTENT WARNING Sexual content Heavy language Angst

𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 || 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 When Jake transfers to a new university, he clashes with Heeseung, a sharp-tongued guy secretly in love with his friend Sungho. But as Sungho pursues Jake, sparks of rivalry and unexpected attraction ignite between Jake and Heeseung. Amid jealousy, unspoken feelings, and fiery clashes, the trio navigates love and heartbreak. As Sungho finds his own happiness, Jake and Heeseung must confront their emotions and decide if their animosity can turn into something deeper. ᴀ ғᴀɴ ғɪᴄᴛɪᴏɴ ᴏғ ʜᴇᴇᴊᴀᴋᴇ (ʜᴇᴇsᴇᴜɴɢ ᴀɴᴅ ᴊᴀᴋᴇ) - ᴇɴʜʏᴘᴇɴ

❝ 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚜𝚝 𝚋𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚏𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚏 ❞ ─── 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱. Being on his own for most of his life has taught him how to endure, not how to be held. The boxing gym became the only place where the chaos inside him felt honest, where pain was common and bruises could be explained. He doesn't ask for help. He doesn't expect comfort. ₊⊹ 𝙰𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚎𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚕𝚢 𝚍𝚘𝚎𝚜𝚗'𝚝 𝚋𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚢𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚗 𝚑𝚒𝚖 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚕𝚍. ˎˊ˗ ─── 𝗛𝗲𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱. As the son of a wealthy family, he has always had everything - except a reason for someone to stay. He learned to expect little and to give even less and the boxing gym became the only place where he could battle his perfection. Known as the ace, he's liked by everyone - except by the only person he wants to be necessary for. ⋆𐙚 ̊ 🏅#1 in sparring 🏅#1 in boxing 🏅#1 in heeseungxjake 🏅#2 in heejake 🏅#2 in ramyeonz 🏅#3 in jake started: February 15, 2026 ended: July 19, 2026 ⋆𐙚 ̊ ⚠️ violence and strong language ©2026 heebagyeon

Heeseung has always kept to himself - the smart, untouchable perfectionist with a quiet presence and a sharp gaze. His world runs on routine, loyalty, and zero distractions. Jake is the complete opposite - cheerful, friendly, and freshly transferred from Australia. With a heart on his sleeve and two best friends at his side, he's ready to make this school his new home. But when a surprise project forces them into each other's orbit, sparks fly - and not all of them are friendly. As tension turns to something more complicated, the lines between rivalry, friendship, and love start to blur. And in a school where secrets travel fast and hearts get hurt even faster, Heeseung and Jake must decide: is what's growing between them worth the risk?