slowburn ⊹₊⟡⋆ a girl navigating strict parents, endless schoolwork, and a social circle tied to her best friend's popularity feels stuck. when a charming and outgoing new boy arrives and shakes up the school's dynamic, their worlds collide in ways she never expected. as she grapples with the attention he gives her, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about herself and the life she's been living. strict girl x outgoing boy, opposites attract, self-discovery, and unexpected romance. started? 12/03/24 completed? 12/28/24 #1 heeseung #1 ni-ki #1 jake #1 yangjungwon #1 simjaeyun #1 jakeenhypen #1 parksunghoon #1 niki #1 kimsunoo

she was the girl ni-ki was never supposed to care about. loud arguments, sharp comebacks, and constant tension - they were enemies, everyone knew that. So when a stupid bet with his best friend dares him to prove he feels nothing for her, ni-ki agrees without a second thought. easy, right? but the more time he spends trying to "prove" it... the harder it gets to lie - to her, to sunghoon, and especially to himself. because the only thing worse than falling for her? falling for her while she still thinks you hate her. tw // rumors. harassment. slutshaming. emotional conflict. heavy angst. strong language. nsfw scenes. messy friendships. complicated love. read with care - not everything is soft here