A marriage born from protection. living in the same house, wears a wedding ring. But love wasn't supposed to be part of the promise.

Jeonghan sleeping with a woman he likes? Great. She says she's also sleeping with another man? Not so great. Jeonghan decides he's going to win. Sabotage the competition. Out-charm the rival. Claim the girl. Simple plan. Except... he didn't expect the other man to be that good-looking. Or He wanted to win the girl. He didn't expect to lose his mind over the competition.

"I hate you. Every second here makes me hate you more." Jeonghan spat, glaring at the polished man before him. Seungcheol's lips curled into a sinister smile, making Jeonghan gulp. "Good, because love isn't even my style, darling." Seungcheol thrust the food platter in front of Jeonghan. "Eat up; you'll need more energy to hate me." He walked away, closing the door and leaving Jeonghan in darkness once again. What worse could happen than going for a walk the night before your wedding? Jeonghan, heir to a powerful corporation, lived under the protection of his family's wealth. But everything changed when he stumbled upon a gruesome crime committed by Seungcheol, a notorious mafia leader. To keep his secret safe, Seungcheol abducted Jeonghan, dragging him into a world of darkness and danger. Trapped in Seungcheol's underground empire, Jeonghan's hatred for his captor grew, yet he couldn't ignore the twisted connection forming between them. As days turned into weeks, the lines between captor and captive blurred, and an obsessive, dark romance began to unfold. Seungcheol's ruthless nature contrasted with moments of unexpected tenderness, leaving Jeonghan torn between his desire for freedom and a growing, forbidden attraction.

Yoon Jeonghan, the effortlessly charming and maddeningly arrogant CEO of Serene Quartz, a luxury lifestyle brand, has never gotten along with Detective Choi Seungcheol. In Jeonghan's eyes, Seungcheol is an uptight, self-righteous officer who carries a personal grudge against him for being rich, successful, and occasionally reckless. Seungcheol, on the other hand, sees Jeonghan as nothing more than a flirtatious drama magnet, a spoiled socialite who thrives on chaos and attention. Their paths, though occasionally crossing at charity galas and city events, have always ended in biting remarks and lingering glares. That changes when Jeonghan begins receiving anonymous, increasingly threatening packages: ominous notes, disturbing photos, and sinister little gifts with dark implications. Dismissing them at first as the work of a petty rival, Jeonghan's bravado falters when the threats turn personal. Seungcheol, deep into a serial harassment case targeting public figures, recognizes the pattern in Jeonghan's situation and begrudgingly steps in. Much to both their dismay, they're forced to work together, investigating leads around the city, interrogating high-society suspects at glittering events, and attending charity galas where appearances matter and danger lurks in plain sight. As the investigation pulls them closer, their sharp-tongued rivalry softens into teasing banter. Old grudges unravel, revealing unspoken admiration and buried attraction. Seungcheol realizes Jeonghan's arrogance masks sharp intelligence and an unexpected tenderness, while Jeonghan discovers Seungcheol's rigid exterior hides loyalty, humor, and a heart bigger than his badge. In the aftermath, both men must face not just the danger stalking Jeonghan, but the truth about their own feelings, and the fact that maybe their so-called rivalry was always just a very elaborate form of flirting.

Seungcheol should've never taken the bet. But when his parents told him that he 'cannot hold down a relationship with a man for six months' his pride answered before his brain did. He said he could. They said he couldn't. And just like that, a stupid family bet turned into a Christmas nightmare. Because his boyfriend dumped him last month. And instead of admitting he lost, Seungcheol just... kept pretending the relationship still existed. Right up until his parents announced they were coming over for the holidays to finally meet this mysterious six-month boyfriend. Enter the only person he trusts enough to ask for help: his House mate Jeonghan. Actor. Busy. Generally allergic to other people's problems. STRAIGHT. and absolutely not interested in getting dragged into a bet he didn't sign up for. Too bad he's the only one who can make this lie survive Christmas. "So... remember that bet my parents made? The one where they said I couldn't stay in a relationship with a guy for six months?" "If you're about to ask me for something, the answer is no." "I just need you to pretend-" "No." "You didn't even hear the rest-" "NO." Or The very overused plot of "christmas fake dating ( ft.Jeonghcheol )

Seungcheol was furious to see him spinning around in his chair. He let out a frustrated sigh as he looked at jeonghan. "Sir, do I have to tie you up in that chair to make you act more seriously?" "But where's the fun in that? We only have one life, Seungcheol! We're wasting too much time on boring proposals." jeonghan said as he laughed. Seungcheol felt like his brain was going to explode at any moment. He knew that jeonghan had a completely different outlook on life than he did, but that didn't make it any easier for him to deal with. "I know, sir. But we do not have the luxury to waste our time right now. We need to get this proposal done." seungcheol said through gritted teeth. Jeongcheol ff STARTED WRITING:- SEPTEMBER 3 PUBLISHED :- OCTOBER 10 FINISHED:- OCTOBER 10

Some games are played for fun. Some for revenge. And some? Some ruin you completely. A university AU where Jeonghan and Seungcheol are enemies in a game of pride, power, and desire. The only question is-who breaks first? Soccer player Seungcheol and Basketball player Jeonghan.

"You're so f*cking precious when you smile~" a long journey to love. jeongcheol | svt by: caratzenie

[UNDER EDITING] in which seongcheol loves bullying Jeonghan which it became his favorite part staying at school..read further more to know.

in which seungcheol starts a fan account about jeonghan, a boy who goes to his school, in hopes that he would notice his account. ( a/n i hate this book with a passion, but proceed. )