Hate to Love you | HeeJake
Summary
Jake and Heeseung, academic rivals turned roommates, live in a constant storm of arguments, tension, and unspoken feelings. Jake, a physics prodigy and cheerleader, balances his top-class reputation with the bruises he hides from abusive parents. Heeseung, a talented yet self-absorbed basketball star, seems incapable of caring about anyone but secretly harbors feelings for Jake, though he masks them with arrogance.
When a shared project forces them to spend more time together, their long-standing hatred starts to crack, revealing buried emotions. Their secret moments, including an impulsive kiss, threaten to undo them when someone witnesses it and spreads rumors. Their parents, sworn enemies, step in, making everything worse and driving them apart.
Meanwhile, their friends Sunoo, a bubbly cheerleader, and Niki, a cold yet secretly soft basketball player, navigate their own romantic journey. Sunoo's quiet support of Niki finally catches his attention, leading to a heartfelt romance.
The story crescendos at the basketball team's final game, where love triumphs over hate, secrets are brought to light, and the couples celebrate their connection in front of everyone, proving that even the deepest rivalries can lead to something beautiful.
