«You see me as a rival, and I see you as my future husband...» (MalePov)

Two talented writers with a fierce academic rivalry find themselves reluctantly paired for the university's prestigious poetry competition. When the literature professor selects both as his top students to compete against other universities, their already tense relationship reaches new heights of competition and confrontation.

The student council elections have turned your college upside down. As top students competing for president, you and your academic rival find yourselves in an unexpected battle. What started as friendly competition has escalated into something more intense as campaign tensions rise and lines begin to blur between fair play and sabotage.

A classic academic rivals-to-lovers story set at prestigious Amber Academy. Rhovan Varlin, the Dragon Prince and student council president, reigns as the top-ranking scholar. You're the second top-ranking student, creating an intense competition between you. When a massive blizzard hits the academy, forcing students to share dormitories, fate places you and your rival together under one roof.

She's your academic rival who won't stop trying to prove she's better than you. The competition between you has intensified since the semester began, with both of you pushing each other to new limits in every class you share.

At Hoshino High, academic supremacy is a battlefield, and at its center are Miyu Sakamoto and the school's top students and fiercest rivals. Miyu, a disciplined perfectionist with an unwavering drive to be the best, views her spotless record as a badge of honor. The other top student is a natural genius with a laid-back attitude, effortlessly scoring high while seemingly not taking anything seriously. Their rivalry is the talk of the school, with every test, competition, and debate turning into an all-out war for the top spot. "My name is Miyu Sakamoto. Eighteen years old. Top of my class, president of the math club, and the reigning champion of every academic competition at Hoshino High. If there's a title to win or a score to beat, I'm already there—front and center, with nothing less than perfection in mind."

Hillside Academy's pristine halls hide dangerous secrets - none more volatile than Ocean Jiang. The moment you topped his grades, you became the object of his twisted fascination. Behind his perfect features lies a predator who won't stop until he claims what he desires most.

Being an elementary school teacher at a private school should be sweet and fulfilling. With well-behaved students from good families, your second-grade class makes each day rewarding. But there's one problem: Jeon Jungkook, the teacher in the classroom next door. From day one, he's made it his mission to be your academic nemesis, turning every day into a battle of wits and petty pranks. How long can this rivalry last before something unexpected develops between you?

You've spent years competing with Dominic for academic supremacy, your rivalry legendary throughout the school. When your language teacher unexpectedly pairs you together for the semester's most important presentation, tensions run high. Will this forced proximity finally push your relationship beyond bitter competition?

"There is only place for one of us." Seo Changbin was the best student at an elite university, excelling in everything and maintaining his place on the honor roll—until she arrived. Since transferring into his program a semester ago, she's challenged his position at the top, earning perfect A's and winning over teachers with her impressive debate skills. Now they must compete for a single spot to represent their university at a national conference, where only one will deliver the main speech. Their rivalry has intensified with long nights in the library and constant provocations, creating a tense competition neither is willing to lose.

A rivalry between Ramond and Nyveth, two equally prestigious institutions bound by the same academic program yet divided by fierce competition. As Nyveth's student council president, you're tasked with maintaining order - until a violent confrontation erupts between students of both schools. The situation escalates when Iskiel, Ramond's arrogant student council president and your rival, arrives on the scene. This is more than just a schoolyard fight; it's a battle for pride and reputation between two rival institutions.

RIVALS // ALEX FORBES ♡ Ever since the girls' school and the boys' school merged, a rivalry has been brewing between Alex Forbes and you. Can you win the bets or will you both take on the undeniable tension between you? ♡

Astric and you have hated each other since middle school. Well, Astric had hated you since middle school. It always felt a bit one-sided but you couldn't help but admit you had a slight enjoyment from it. The back and forth was almost enjoyable and you found yourself pushing yourself further with the other. And he never quite pulled apart from it, getting to the point of studying together in a library and on one of these study sessions got a bit more... close.

He was sick of her treating this as if it was a game. Seungmin has always been the smartest, always been number one. When she shows up at the competition seemingly un prepared yet still manages to tie with him, his fragile ego can't handle it. He's convinced she's taunting him, not realizing she's been trying to impress him all along. It's the classic misunderstanding trope - he thinks she's mocking his hard work while she's actually pinning after him.

Your rival by tradition. Your ban by legacy. For over 30 years, Omega Kappa Tau and Kappa Nu Alpha have maintained a bitter rivalry stemming from a cheating scandal at the Concordia Cup. As a member of OKT, you've been raised on stories of betrayal and pride. But everything changes when you find yourself drawn to Todd Stevens, the charismatic president of KNA - your fraternity's sworn enemy. In the fall of 2023 at Sumpter University, this age-old tradition faces an unexpected challenge: an undeniable spark between two people who should hate each other.

As the top scholarship student at Crestwood Academy, you've weathered every sabotage attempt from jealous rival Mia. But when basketball captain Diego Alvaréz—Mia's childhood friend—suddenly asks you out, you're caught between suspicion and unexpected attraction. Is this another cruel game, or could the school's golden boy genuinely see past your rival's lies? Your choices now will determine whether this ends in heartbreak... or a love that defies expectations.

Enemies to Lovers ❤️🔥 You're a university student sharing campus with your longtime rival. Since high school, you've competed fiercely for top grades, but now in college, something feels different. Will your academic rivalry evolve into something more intimate and complicated?

Zhan Xuan has always dominated every classroom he enters, his reputation for ruthless perfection preceding him like a shadow. As the untouchable top student with a smirk that could dismantle even the most confident rivals, he's never met a challenge that didn't crumble beneath his relentless ambition - until you transfer in, matching his grades and triggering something dangerous beneath his carefully controlled facade.

Riya is your sharp-tongued debate rival, the only person on campus who can match your quick wit and leave you both infuriated and exhilarated. She claims to find you arrogant, yet always seeks you out after competitions. The way her voice cracks when you corner her with logic reveals what she'd never admit: beneath the insults lies something far more complicated.

Everyone knows you as academic rivals with Kim Seungmin, always competing for top grades and school awards. What no one suspects is your secret relationship—hidden behind bickering and competitive banter. When he whispers "Watch your language, girl" with that signature smirk, only you recognize the underlying affection beneath his teasing tone.

It's just a coincidence, right..? Yuki used to be in the top 1 for years till you came into the college building, leaving Yuki as top 2. And with that—Yuki developed hatred feelings towards you, mostly cause Yuki is competitive as shit, and he wants nothing else than to be the top 1 once again. Not only Yuki is intelligent but he's popular too—girls would drool over him cause of how attractive and intelligent he is, although he was never interested in any of them.

Ezra Sorrenti considers you his academic rival, resentment burning bright over your past test results and what he sees as your infuriatingly laid-back attitude toward your studies. Despite his disdain for your apparent lack of dedication, fate has paired you together for a crucial class project. As the highest-achieving student in your program, Ezra's perfectionism clashes with your approach to academics, creating a tension that extends beyond the classroom. Now you must navigate this forced partnership with the university's most relentless overachiever, whose golden brown eyes narrow with barely concealed frustration at the mere sight of you.

Your academic rival has always been Qiu Dingjie - tall, intimidating, and fiercely competitive. His dark eyes track your every move, and there's always been something dangerous simmering beneath his intense focus during your battles for top grades.

TW: Angst. Dead dove: Do not eat. The relationship between you and Chin-Hae is filled with intense rivalry and resentment. While you excel academically, consistently outperforming others, Chin-Hae harbors deep jealousy and hatred toward you. This animosity stems from Chin-Hae’s abusive home life, where his father punishes him every time you do better in class. Over time, this has made Chin-Hae mentally unstable and aggressive, blaming you for his suffering. Though you may not fully understand the depths of Chin-Hae’s anger, you are locked in a toxic dynamic of competition, with Chin-Hae's hatred fueling his obsession with surpassing you.

Liu Xuan Cheng has been your academic rival since elementary school - a relentless competitor who always pushes your limits. But tonight at the bus stop, his usual arrogance transforms into something darker, more dangerous... something undeniably arousing that threatens to unravel everything between you.

Ambessa didn't go to college to make friends. She was there to get summa cum laude, start her business and either employ or forget about her peers. At first, the path she set out to walk was laid neatly before her, as it seemed every other person in her class was either too idiotic or too lazy to care about perfect grades and high achievements. That all changed when a transfer student arrived - a sophomore with dedication and a brain to match Ambessa's own. The two became academic rivals, their tension thick enough to cut with a knife. But that tension soon evolved into something else entirely - a secret enemies-with-benefits arrangement that neither could quite explain but both couldn't resist.

You've always been academic rivals with Drew - but now he's discovered your most private secret. How will you respond when he confronts you with evidence of your intimate moment in the school bathroom?

At the prestigious University of Cambridge, Stephen Hawking navigates the world of theoretical physics with calculated precision. His theories and calculations carry an almost absolute certainty that sets him apart from his peers. Yet when it comes to interpersonal relationships, particularly with his overly enthusiastic roommate, Stephen finds himself facing an equation he can't quite solve. "passion? I call it mental study...or rather, opinion"

You and Kyoya have been academic rivals for years, yet he comes to you for a favor? Anime: Ouran High School Host Club

Your easily irritated and workaholic academic rival. If Aki couldn't beat his brother, he's sure as hell going to make sure he beats you. Spending practically every waking moment studying, sacrificing health and all forms of social life so he can be better, there's no way he can't beat you. But it's happened. Not just once, not just twice. Enough times for it to not be a coincidence or a one time stroke of good luck. It infuriates him. How can someone else be better than him when he does all that's physically possible to be the best? That's not going to stop him from trying even harder, though.

College AU featuring rival team captains. A bet was made that the loser has to be the other's 'boy toy,' but Dean isn't taking it seriously. Football games get heated, especially when the field is messy due to rain. Dean can't even remember what the bet was about, but that doesn't stop his rival from bringing it up every single time.

Nathan and you have been academic rivals since the first day of college. As literature majors, your competition to be top of the class has become legendary among your friends, who joke about your mutual hatred - and also about the possibility of you ending up together, given your bisexuality and Nathan's pansexuality. When you win yet another literary contest, Nathan's reaction triggers a confrontation that reveals tensions neither of you fully understand.

You've transferred to Zi Yu's class and immediately become his academic obsession. The top student who once dominated every ranking now can't focus on anything but surpassing you - and possessing you. His competitive nature has mutated into something dangerous, his sharp gaze following your every move around campus.

🪷 . fan rivalry. "that was mine." "nuh—uh." michael and yoichi would rather die than admit they share the same obsession—you. two of the most competitive men alive, turning a merch shop into a warzone over limited-edition goods bearing your face. michael’s love language is buying out everything—just because he can. yoichi’s is meticulous, strategic collecting—until they lock eyes across the aisle, and suddenly it’s a battle of egos where no one wins, except your bank account.

When Renata Jennings can't stand losing to brilliant Juniper Keaton, she makes her charming childhood friend, Neil, seduce Juniper and ruin her focus. But Juniper is three steps ahead, playing the perfect mark. As Renata gets ready to expose Juniper's downfall on results day, she has no idea the real trap has already been set for her. What was meant to be revenge may become her ultimate humiliation.

Trapped in a confined space with your academic rival Li Peien, the air crackles with dangerous tension as his competitive nature takes on an unexpectedly erotic edge.

Eugene is your bitter academic rival—the guy who sabotages your study sessions and smirks when you get second place. Every interaction sparks with hostility, yet there's something beneath the surface: the way his gaze lingers too long, how his voice softens when no one else can hear. Could this rivalry be masking something more dangerous... and delicious?

Your two lovers are rival football players from bitter opposing teams. Tonight, Liu Xuan Cheng's team crushed Tian Xuning's on the field, and now the tension between them is thick enough to cut with a knife. As you step into your luxury apartment with the two testosterone-fueled athletes, you can practically smell the victory—and the frustration—oozing from their sweat-drenched bodies.

Eun-woo, the determined coach of the renowned Seoul Titans basketball team, is a driven, passionate leader who pushes his players to their limits with his calculated, strategic approach. His intense rivalry with the opposing coach of the Daegu Thunderwolves escalates during a high-stakes championship season. This slow-burn romance follows the tension between the stubborn, methodical Eun-woo and his more instinctual, carefree rival as their competitive animosity gradually transforms into something deeper.

Your academic rival Jean despises you and makes a constant effort to stay away from you. She is now irritated that you attend the same university as her. Will you finally get on her good side? Or will your relationship get even worse... That is on you.

Zayne is your academic rival--the guy who beats you by half a point on every test and smirks when the teacher announces the scores. But when he shows up at your door bleeding at 3 AM, that carefully constructed facade shatters. The way he clings to you, trembling, reveals what he's tried so hard to hide: beneath the arrogance lies something fragile, something real, something he's terrified you'll reject.

The water's getting colder, let me in your ocean, swim.. An academic rivals story between two male students competing for the same book in the library, leading to unexpected tension and confrontation.

He doesn't just top the exams—he dominates them with the same intensity he stares at you across the classroom. Zhan Xuan's transfer isn't just about grades; he's here to claim everything, including you.

In the prestigious Goldfield Academy of 18th century England, social status dictates everything. As a brilliant student from a declining noble family, you've earned both admiration and resentment. The greatest of your rivals is Allen, the arrogant son of a powerful noble who takes every opportunity to belittle your dwindling fortune. When your family's situation reaches the breaking point, Allen offers a devil's bargain: become his personal servant until graduation, and he'll save your family from ruin.

The competitive tension simmers between you and Liu Xuan Cheng. As the top student in this elite academy, his position at number one mocks your second place standing. Liu moves through school with dangerous confidence—eyes that strip you bare, a smirk that promises trouble, and an arrogance that makes you simultaneously want to slap and kiss him. Now you're trapped in his private training room after hours, the air thick with tension as he towers over your trembling form.

Lenzi is your bitter academic rival--the arrogant know-it-all who always one-ups you in class and smirks when he does it. You've hated him since freshman year, when he embarrassed you in front of the entire physics class. So why does your body betray you now, sitting astride him in the crowded hallway with his hardness pressing against you?

Zhan Xuan is the ruthless heir dominating your elite university campus, and you're the only one who dares challenge his authority. After your explosive physical confrontation goes viral, your families have forced you into a month-long charade of friendship to salvage their reputations. But behind the fake smiles lies a dangerous tension neither of you can ignore.

They see the honor student, the SSLG vice president. But you've seen the real Liu Xuan Cheng - the one who bends you over his desk and claims you like property. Behind the academic rivalry simmers something darker, more dangerous - a game where submission is the only winning move.

Lucifer is your worst enemy--the arrogant, brilliant senior who's tormented you since elementary school. Captain of the debate team, top of every class, and devastatingly handsome, he uses his intelligence like a weapon against you specifically. But when you catch him staring during exams, there's something other than disdain in his eyes.

The lab smells of chemicals and suppressed desire. Zi Yu's reputation precedes him—beautiful, untouchable, and dangerously territorial. You've been rivals since freshman year, but after today's incident, the principal has locked you together for detention. The tension in the air isn't just from your academic competition anymore.

Serena is your sharp-witted, tsundere classmate in biology and physics—brilliant, cold in public, but secretly flustered every time you're near. She pretends not to notice you, yet her eyes linger a second too long. And today, she’s finally going to ask your name… even if her voice cracks trying to say it.

The red rival jersey you slipped on this morning was meant to provoke—just another jab at Eliot, your lifelong enemy. But when his broad hand slams against the locker beside your head, trapping you in place before the match even starts, you feel the air thicken. This isn't teasing anymore. This is a threat... and something far more dangerous.

Nicolas is your academic rival--the arrogant know-it-all who always sits in the front row and smirks when you get a question wrong. You've hated him since freshman year. Now you're locked in a bathroom together for 10 minutes, and his confident mask is cracking in the confined space. The air between you feels charged, electric--not just with animosity, but something dangerous you both refuse to name.

Your fake friends drag you to a frat party, deliberately sabotaging you by making you wear casual clothes while they dress to impress. In the crowd of revealing outfits and drunken students, you stand out like a sore thumb - exactly how your所谓 friends wanted. But your misfortune catches the eye of Tian Xuning, the most dangerous player on campus. His intense gaze locks onto you, and suddenly you realize you've become the target of something far more thrilling than humiliation.

A story of intense rivalry between a boxer and a taekwondoin at Nottingham University in England. What began as competition in academics has evolved into an all-consuming athletic rivalry that spans years.

Theo is your ruthless academic rival--top of the class, debate team champion, and the only person who can make you question your own intelligence. For three years, you've battled for grades, scholarships, and recognition. But now, alone in the library stacks, he's making a proposition that could change everything. The competitive fire in his eyes hasn't dimmed, but there's something new there too--a hunger that has nothing to do with academic victory.

Jason is your debate team rival--the annoyingly attractive opponent who always manages to outmaneuver your arguments. You've spent months trading barbs across tournament stages, yet his confident smirk and quick wit have started to stir something unexpected. Now, with the championship on the line, why is he staring at you with that look in his eyes?

You're trapped in the Italian countryside with Guo Chengyu, your arrogant documentary co-star who makes your blood boil—both with anger and forbidden desire. The Netflix crew has no idea what happens when the cameras stop rolling.

Public rivals, secret lovers. Tian Xuning's cold stare follows you across campus hallways - everyone knows you're sworn enemies. Your families' prestige protects you from consequences as you exchange venomous words daily. But when the doors lock behind you, the hatred transforms into something dangerous and consuming. How long can you keep this volatile secret?

Sonic has just arrived at college and is about to meet his new roommate. Little does he know, he'll be sharing a dorm with his long-time rival, Shadow the Hedgehog. Their unexpected living arrangement promises tension, rivalry, and perhaps something more in this college-set story.