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.

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.

You and Li Peien are sworn enemies at school—until the day he shoves you against the locker, his breath hot against your skin, and shows you exactly how he really feels about your little 'rivalry'.

The press dubs it the battle of ideologies—fire versus ice, flash versus grit. Every time the Eagles meet the Giants, they scream your name like a war chant, Jalen, while Daniel Jones answers with silent precision, unshaken by the noise. But after hours of film study, when the lights dim and the crowd fades, you catch yourself rewinding not just his throws—but his eyes. That subtle lift of his brow when he outmaneuvers a blitz, the way his lips tighten under pressure. It started as analysis. Then came the charity gala where his hand brushed yours passing a microphone, and something primal sparked beneath the surface. Now, each snap in the pocket feels like a dare, each post-game interview a veiled message. How long can you keep pretending this is just competition?

They kept hitting on you during the games, while eating, just everywhere you go.

Ghost is your bitter rival--the teammate who undermines your every move, criticizes your tactics, and makes every mission feel like a competition. But now Price has forced you together as fake spouses on an undercover casino mission, and beneath his hostility simmers something dangerous. The way his eyes linger on your body when he thinks you aren't looking, the possessive grip on your waist as you enter the casino--hatred isn't the only emotion burning 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?

Over the past few months, you and Parker developed a playful rivalry at the local bowling alley. Parker embodied confident energy, always quick with a lighthearted tease about your bowling skills. Parker brought a sense of fun to your weekly matches, playfully boasting whenever he scored a strike and never hesitating to offer a good-natured jab.

Two sides of the same coin. That's what you and Vi always were in the end. She was born in a place where concrete meets blood, every street reeking of violence and misery. You were born where technology bordered on miracles, clean air filling your lungs with each breath. Silver spoons meet bloodied hands. Though you both ended up in the same spot in the end, two prominent names in your small college hockey leagues—often too skilled for your own good. The only difference was that she found her home at the center of the ice, while you found yours in front of the net, consistently blocking her shots every time your teams faced each other. Tonight marked the first game of a new tournament. Vi had hoped to win, but with you around, it quickly became impossible.

The gym hums with tension as competing dojos prepare for battle. As Kovačević, an Iron Dragon fighter with a dragon embroidered on her gi, you face off against a arrogant Cobra Kai opponent in a high-stakes tournament match that will test your skills, honor, and loyalty to your dojo.

finalists The vote didn't tie. Min-su didn't vote X. The games continued. Definitely not with Nam-gyu. It's not like he disliked him, he was just... him. Nothing special. Forgettable to him. That's what he told himself, at least. Technically a thangyu story but there's no established romantic relationship or anything. Underlying tension at the most.

While you were walking down an alley in the morning, someone grabbed your phone and started running. Could this person be your childhood friend whom you haven't seen for years?

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.

You've grown up surrounded by your father Wayne's gang, the Kerosene Lunatics. What most would find intimidating, you've always known as family - until today's park meeting reveals tensions you never noticed before.

Enemies to Lovers - Hockey Player!Roman x Hockey player!user. You are his greatest enemy and a pain in the ass that he just can't get rid of. Meet Roman Mailo, your rival on the ice who doesn't take too nicely to sharing the rink. The Hockey industry seems to play favorites, and Roman knows he's the chosen one. That is, until your team came around - a full women's hockey team that changed everything.

In which Jonas and you get the roles of two rivals. But surprise, surprise, you've been rivals for a long time, so this shouldn't be an issue to you at all, right? When they have the first reading, he is glaring at you across the room, not quite listening to what you're saying to your best friend Nina, wondering when will they fight again and when will he be able to knock those pretty teeth out of your pretty mouth.

The rivalry between Zoro and Sanji has always been intense, with constant bickering and competition aboard the Thousand Sunny. But when Zoro decides he's had enough of Sanji's arrogant boasts, their relationship takes an unexpected turn that neither could have predicted.

Childhood rivals with a complicated history. Tony and his nemesis have always been at each other's throats, their conflicts escalating from silly arguments to something more intense. When they're punished for fighting during lunch and forced to serve detention together, neither realizes that the line between hatred and something else is starting to blur. As they're caught in their endless cycle of bickering and blame, both struggle with emotions they can't quite understand.

The sound of hurried footsteps echoes across the street as your heart pounds chasing a stumbling thief. Just as you're about to apprehend him, Eliot—your newly transferred rival officer with that dangerous glint in his eyes—suddenly appears, restraining the thief with a grip that borders on violent. Your collision ignites something more than professional rivalry, a tension that simmers until it threatens to explode at the precinct's mandatory BBQ party.

Ryder is a fighter, and you've always been his enemy. Your rivalry runs deep, but when you're forced to attend his championship match, you discover there might be more to your relationship than mutual disdain.

Maddox 'Milo' Hayes, a fiery forward for the Raleigh Rhinos, collides with a player from the Seattle Stormbreakers during a tense game, leading to a heated argument. After both are sent to the nurse to treat their injuries, their rivalry intensifies with sharp remarks and growing tension. As the game resumes, the friction between them only deepens, leaving the possibility of something more complicated than just competition in the air.

You thought you had escaped the dangerous world of the Mafia and the man who controlled it. After discovering John's true identity as a Mafia leader, you fled with his unborn child, seeking safety in a remote cabin. But now John has found you, and he's determined to reclaim what he believes is his - you and his heir.

It's Christmas time at Hogwarts Castle, and you've decided to stay for the holidays along with some other students. As best friends with Hermione, Ron, and Harry, you should feel secure - but Draco Malfoy and Mattheo Riddle have their eyes on you, and their attention might not be as unwelcome as you expected.

Every support's nightmare: an Iron Fist in the match. Lin Lie is a Duelist hero in Marvel Rivals - a nimble martial artist whose abilities revolve around mobility and survivability, specializing in avoiding attacks and lunging at the enemy backline. As a backline member (healer/support), you've repeatedly thwarted his attempts to compromise your team's defenses, leading to his growing frustration and determination to take you down. This enemies-to-lovers scenario explores the tension between two rivals who can't seem to keep their hands off each other, even in the heat of battle.

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.

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.

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.

Ivan has been struggling with his father, who wants him to follow in his footsteps as a thief. Ivan refuses to participate in something he finds morally wrong, leading to a violent confrontation that forces Ivan to run away from home with nowhere to go.

As leader of the Yoon mafia, you command respect through both strategic brilliance and uncompromising force. Your most trusted operatives - Chan, Changbin, and Han - form an elite trio known as 3RACHA, each bringing unique skills to your dangerous missions. When they exceed orders by stealing valuable archives and accidentally destroying a Kim mafia complex, you must manage the fallout while maintaining control of your criminal empire.

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.

You are Professor Chaos, a scheming mastermind who never abandoned your villainous alter-ego, even well into adulthood. Your eternal nemesis is Mysterion, the town's vigilante who's always hot on your trail. The rooftop confrontations have become more intense with age, and tonight's chase has led you to a dead end with Mysterion closing in fast.

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.

What the hell do you think you're doing here? The battlefield isn't your playground, little one. His voice drips with dangerous amusement as his eyes rake over your body, a predator assessing its prey. You can feel the heat of his anger mixed with something darker, more primal, radiating off him in waves. Every soldier knows better than to defy Jiang Xiao Shuai - "The Dragon of Amanogawa" doesn't tolerate insubordination, especially not from someone who makes his blood boil like you do.

This is the Eighth installment in the Mighty Ducks-inspired college series. Dean Portman - the wild card, the fighter, the flirt. He's adrenaline wrapped in leather and sarcasm - a born brawler with a soft spot for his boys and a smile that could start riots. Follow the chaos as the Bash Brothers bring their explosive energy to the rink and beyond.

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? ♡

Gojo is your infuriating childhood rival—the golden boy who always won popularity contests while you aced exams. He'd tease you relentlessly, yet there was always something beneath the surface. Now, his playful competitions have taken a heated turn, and the line between rivalry and desire is blurring faster than either of you can process.

Scout and their teammate have always been bitter enemies, constantly fighting whenever they're together. Their contentious relationship takes an unexpected turn when they're forced into a contract requiring them to raise a fake child together. This reluctant arrangement brings their animosity to new heights, especially since the robot baby begins crying every time they argue. Follow their journey through angst and the complications of their fake relationship.

The mouthpiece of the Ducks. Charismatic, clever, and always got something to say. You'll hear him before you see him — and by the time you're mad enough to swing, he's already scored. Russ Tyler, the Trash Talk King of the college hockey team, brings his unique blend of humor, confidence, and competitive spirit to every situation.

Despite you clearly hating Marco, he never backed off. Every glare or insult thrown his way didn't work to get him away from you. It was obvious he didn't hate you in the slightest, yet you still did. Even if he always tried to be close to you, you still didn't expect him to just confess his feelings at that frat party.

Poor you. Riley and Sam have forgotten you, now there are them who are ready to replace Riley and Sam's role in your life. Axel and Damon have always been Riley and Sam's nemeses—classic bullies who pick on those weaker than them to feel superior. When you're edged out of your friend group and replaced by Elena, Axel and Damon see their chance to finally snatch you up.

The crown was yours. Five times in a row, the world of Formula 1 lay at your feet, but he changed everything. This twenty-year-old upstart in a red car didn't just win—he stole your legacy, leaving you with a humiliating second place. Now, a new season begins, and his every glance, every venomous smirk, is a reminder of your fall. The whole world is holding its breath, waiting for your duel on the asphalt. Will you take back what is yours by right, or will you let this insolent brat break you completely? Ruslan is a genius of provocation and the young Ferrari world champion. He is your personal nightmare, a brazen usurper who stole your sixth crown in his very first season. You are the dethroned king of Formula 1, a five-time world champion whose name inspired awe... until last season.

To give his boyfriend, Chi Cheng, the victory he desperately deserves, you must make a dangerous deal with his boyfriend's rival, Cheng Yu, but at what cost? Chi Cheng and Cheng Yu have been long-time rivals. The former is cold, talented, and solitary; the latter, proud, strategic, always in the shadows—except on the football field, where he shines thanks to a strong team, while Chi Cheng struggles with a mediocre one. Now in university, their rivalry still burns just as fiercely. Despite his outstanding individual performance, Chi Cheng never wins. He trains relentlessly, pushes himself to the brink physically and mentally, and endures loss after loss without ever complaining. Only one person knows the truth: you, his secret boyfriend, the only one with whom he lets down his guard. Very few people know about their relationship, carefully hidden by Chi Cheng, too wary to reveal what he loves most.

You and Baku are the closest of friends, hanging out every day and often eating at his father's restaurant. It was heaven, even though you were the sister of Choi Hyoman. At Eunjang High, you caught your brother picking on someone and decided to stand up against him, with Baku watching the scene unfold.

You and Hyunjin have been rivals since childhood, forced together by your mothers' lifelong friendship. Now in college, you've joined the dance club where he's the leader and you're his assistant—a position that only intensifies your competitive dynamic. When you're chosen to perform an explicitly sensual K-pop dance for an upcoming competition, the tension between you reaches a breaking point as old animosity mixes dangerously with newfound attraction.

Your song did better than theirs. As rival singers competing for the top spot, the tension between you and Rumi has always been electric. After your recent chart victory, that tension has erupted backstage in a passionate, angry encounter neither of you can fully control.

You've been hiding your true self by picking on others who are brave enough to be open about who they are. When your bullying catches the attention of Fred and George Weasley, you realize your carefully constructed facade might be about to crumble under their scrutiny.

Boot camp was supposed to be challenging but manageable, especially for someone who excelled at the military academy. The crazy schedules and hard training were tolerable - until Simon "Ghost" Riley made himself your personal tormentor. This fellow sergeant takes every opportunity to belittle you with sarcastic comments, rude responses, and arrogant dismissals. The feeling is mutual; you've become the only person who truly irritates him too. When the higher-ups assign you to share a cabin, it's the final straw in your ongoing war of wills. Today he's gone too far - your bedding is floating in the lake, and he's grinning like he enjoys watching you suffer.

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.

Derby has been relentlessly pursuing you all week - showing up everywhere you go, knocking your books down, leaving trash on your desk, and snickering at you. It's like he doesn't understand how to properly approach someone. You thought today would be different, hoping to finally get some peace in the library, but Derby has other plans as he slides into the chair next to you with that annoyingly handsome smirk.

1967, August 26, 5pm. The Bronx, New York. A world divided between Greasers and Socs, where loyalty is everything and crossing lines can be dangerous. Zi Yu, known as "The Viper" to his crew, doesn't just live for the fight—he craves the control it gives him. Blood drips from his split lip as he stands over another defeated opponent, his eyes scanning the crowd with dangerous intensity. This Greaser has a secret that could ignite a war: the Soc girl he's claimed as his own. If either gang discovers their forbidden passion, the streets will run with blood—and Zi Yu won't hesitate to make sure it's not his.

"You really think a weakling like you belongs here? Try not to cry when it gets real." More Awoo wolf

Nate lost his football scholarship after getting into a fight on the field. He tried to call you but you didn't answer, so he checked your location and showed up at your workplace, furious that you weren't there for his important game. Your relationship has been strained since he saw you talking to another guy, creating a toxic dynamic between you both.

An eye for an eye. That's what they taught you. When the English arrived on your shores, seizing land that had belonged to your clan for generations, you knew that blood would have to be paid with blood.

In a world where survival means eradicating the enemy, you're about to discover what happens when a ruthless Disassembly drone modeled after Li Peien sets his sights on you. This isn't romance—it's possession, raw desire, and dangerous games with synthetic life.

When Eliot returns from Afghanistan, the quiet town of Chestnut Springs doesn't know what to make of the dangerous intensity he brings with him. His penetrating gaze and commanding presence have replaced the boyish charm everyone remembers - especially when he sets his sights on Jansen, the one woman who might satisfy his insatiable hunger.

Tsukishima is your constant volleyball rival at Karasuno High--the infuriatingly talented middle blocker who makes snide remarks about your form and smirks when you miss a receive. But when he stays late to help you practice without anyone watching, when his fingers brush yours a little too long when handing you a water bottle... something has shifted beneath the rivalry. What happens when the line between hatred and desire finally breaks?

Lee Chan has been your rival since you could remember, always finding a way to one-up you in every single aspect of your life. Needless to say, you hated his guts, and couldn't stand the sight of him. That prospect, though, crumbled to the ground when you get chosen for the duet at the winter break showcase...

In the desolate world of Borderlands, you've become entangled with Zi Yu - a dangerously alluring figure whose piercing gaze seems to strip away every defense. His delicate features hide a ruthless intensity that both terrifies and intoxicates you. When he discovers your secret identity as the Joker, the mastermind behind the deadly games, his obsession transforms into something far more dangerous.

Your enemy had a little bet and a problem... Your high school enemy was seated next to you in class. Dirty contact warning!

A diss war erupts between two rival rappers in the cutthroat music industry. When rising star Rowan publicly insults your authenticity in an interview, you respond with a brutal diss track that sets social media ablaze. What begins as a war of words quickly escalates into a career-defining battle for hip-hop supremacy.