I thought I'd left her behind. But coming home after all these years proves one thing- the past doesn't stay buried. Some places remember everything. Some loves never loosen their hold. This is a second-chance love story about returning, remembering, and realizing the heart never moves on as easily as we pretend.

love broke every rule anyway

At an elite Korean high school, Yoo Jaeyi and Woo Seulgi are notorious rivals, locked in a relentless battle for the top rank. A reckless bet, however, forces them into an uncomfortable agreement: pretend to be girlfriends for one week. As they play their roles, their flawless façades begin to crack, giving way to quiet confessions, lingering looks, and a spark neither expected. With rumors spreading and their performance feeling dangerously real, Jaeyi and Seulgi are pushed to confront a truth they've long avoided-perhaps their rivalry has always masked something deeper. Rivals in Disguise is a story of fierce competition, emotional awakening, and the thin line between pretending and falling for real. Started: December 28, 2025 Finished: January 19, 2026 other stories available on TikTok: @haerie.xo RANKINGS: TOP #1 #hyeri (out of 257 stories) TOP #1 #wooseulgi (out of 69 stories) TOP #3 #jaeyixseulgi (out of 16 stories) TOP #6 #womenlovewomen (out of 397 stories) TOP #11 #yoojaeyi (out of 67 stories)

How beautifully painful can young love be? Some loves don't end. They just change shape and follow you into adulthood. A slow-burn coming-of-age story about obsession, absence, mental health problems and learning who you are when the person you loved stops waiting. This story contains some heavy scenes from toxic environment.

Hari pertama Seulgi bekerja sebagai asisten dokter bedah di J Medical Center seharusnya menjadi awal hidup baru, bukan awal dari mimpi buruk. Di ruang operasi, sebuah kesalahan kecil terjadi: instrumen yang seharusnya siap, justru datang terlambat. Dan di balik masker bedah, Jaeyi-dokter bedah utama yang terkenal dingin, perfeksionis, dan tak tersentuh, menatap Seulgi seolah ia baru saja merusak sesuatu yang tidak bisa diperbaiki. Seulgi hidup sederhana, sendirian, dan terlalu terbiasa menahan semuanya sendiri. Ia tidak butuh masalah. Ia hanya ingin bertahan. Tapi Jaeyi bukan tipe orang yang membiarkan "kesalahan" lewat begitu saja. Awalnya Jaeyi ingin membuat Seulgi menyerah. Lalu Jaeyi ingin membuat Seulgi tunduk. Sampai akhirnya... Jaeyi ingin membuat Seulgi hanya melihat dirinya. Jaeyi adalah red flag bagi siapa pun-dingin, kejam, dan tak peduli. Tapi entah kenapa, pada Seulgi... Jaeyi berubah menjadi sesuatu yang berbeda. Sesuatu yang lebih lembut, lebih pelindung... dan jauh lebih berbahaya. Karena ketika Jaeyi mencintai, itu bukan cinta yang sehat. Itu obsesi.

Seulgi's first weekend with her alpha roommate, Jaeyi, was silent judgment, rigid rules, and a suffocating presence that made every breath feel monitored, every movement like a mistake waiting to be corrected. Jaeyi didn't raise her voice. She did't need to. Control clung to her like a second skin. When Seulgi finally snaps and dares to stand her ground, the shift between them is immediate. Defiance ignites something dangerous in Jaeyi's eyes, something darker than irritation. Something hungry. As Seulgi's heat begins to rise, instinct and tension collide, blurring the fragile line between resentment and desire. What starts as resistance twists into attraction neither of them wants to name. But this isn't just chemistry. It's a fixation. Jaeyi doesn't simply want control, she wants Seulgi. Her attention. Her reactions. Her surrender. And once that desire roots itself, it doesn't loosen. It tightens. In a world ruled by dominance and instinct, enemies don't remain enemies for long. Boundaries erode. Tension simmers into temptation. And what begins as reluctant proximity slowly spirals into something far more dangerous. Because once desire turns into obsession... there's no walking away. ________ Warning: This story is a fictional work that explores themes of dark romance, intimate and sensual scenes. Some content may be emotionally intense or sensitive for certain readers. If you feel uncomfortable with these themes, please do not continue reading. Always prioritize your well-being and personal boundaries. Thank you for understanding.

Bianca Ramirez is the feared golden daughter of a powerful crime family. Olivia Morales is a trained agent sent to expose them. When duty collides with forbidden feelings, and hidden wounds surface, both girls must choose between loyalty... and love. In a world built on secrets and power, their hearts may be the most dangerous truth of all.

Yoo Jaeyi has everything. Money, beauty, fame, except freedom. Then her mother hires Woo Seulgi, a quiet ex-soldier with steady hands and eyes that see through every wall Jaeyi hides behind. Seulgi was meant to be protection. Instead, she becomes comfort. Safety. Home. But danger is closer than anyone realizes, and falling in love with her bodyguard might be the most dangerous choice Jaeyi ever makes.

"CHUNG SUBIN! APA YANG KAU LAKUKAN?! LEPAS TANGANMU DARI HYERI! SEKARANG JUGA!" Subin tidak peduli. Dia menempelkan kepalanya di bahu Hyeri, mencari kenyamanan. "Aku mau nugget buatan tante Hyeri..." gumamnya. "Auntie sudah tidak pernah membuatkanku nugget" Hyeri merasakan wajahnya memerah. Dia bisa merasakan detak jantung Subin, dan dia bisa merasakan kehangatan tubuh gadis itu. Hyeri menoleh pada Minah, meminta bantuan dengan tatapan matanya. Namun, Minah hanya bisa menatap mereka dengan ekspresi tidak percaya. "Subin! Lepas!" Minah mencoba menarik Subin, tetapi Subin semakin mengeratkan pelukannya di pinggang Hyeri "Nanti Hyeri kotor!" "Tidak kok" jawab Subin dengan suara teredam. "Aku sudah cuci muka"

She's the rising star everyone's talking about. She's the legend who's forgotten how to feel. They were never meant to share the same screen but the moment their worlds collide, the script begins to change. And this time, it's not just about playing a part... it's about finding the truth behind the performance.