DON'T FALL FOR YOUR RIVAL
introducing the characters
Shen Yichen the untouchable top student
Age: 17
Height: 188cm
Personality: cold and intimidating, intelligent, perfectionist, emotionally guarded, sarcastic without trying, gets jealous easily but hides it badly
Likes: quite places, coffee, rainy weather, winning
Dislikes: loud people, losing, being controlled
Fun facts: ranked #1 in school for years
Secretly listens to emotional music at night
Terrible at expressing feelings
Starts paying attention to Lin Jiahao WAY too much
Lin Jiahao the problematic sunshine boy
Age: 17
Height: 181cm
Personality: funny and playful, smart but lazy, chaotic, naturally charming, emotionally warm, stubborn, first accidentally
Likes: sleeping, snacks, annoying Shen Yichen, basketball
Dislikes: pressure, fake people, talking about his problems
Fun facts: works part-time secretly
Acts carefree to hide stress
Can make almost anyone laugh
Becomes the ONLY person Shen Yichen can't ignore
Xu Mingyu CEO of shipping them
Age: 17
Personality: dramatic, loud, hilarious, chaotic best friend, knows everybody's business
Role: Lin Jiahao's best friend. he notices the tension between Jiahao and Yichen before anyone else and keeps making fun of them for it
Fun facts: has a secret folder full of "suspicious moments" between the two leads
Gu Wenxi the dangerous observer
Age: 18
Personality: calm, elegant, observant, manipulative sometimes, mysterious
Role: student council president. He notices Shen Yichen changing because of Lin Jiahao and becomes very interested in their relationship
Fun fact: can expose anyone's secret if he wants to
Song Yuqi the girl everyone thinks likes Jiahao
Age: 17
Personality: confident, pretty, smart, straightforward
Role: creates jealousy without even trying. She genuinely likes Jiahao as a friend but everyone misunderstands
Age: 18
Personality: competitive, charming, fake nice, ambitious
Role: a student from another school who becomes interested in Lin Jiahao just to mess with Shen Yichen
Rankings
Author shi
How are you all doing
Author shi
Lets get into the first chapter without wasting any time 😘🤭
The classroom buzzed loudly the moment the new rankings were posted outside
student A
Move! Let me see!
student A
Shen Yichen is second?!
Lin Jiahao leaned lazily against his desk, one earbud hanging loose as Xu Mingyu came running towards him like the school was on fire.
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
JIAHAO!
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
Why are you yelling this early in the morning?
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
you're first place!
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
Oh? THAT'S your reacting?! You just defeated the legendary Shen Yichen 😯
Several students nearby gasped
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
Keep your voice down
Too late. The classroom suddenly went silent
shen Yichen walked in with his usual calm expression, though his cold eyes immediately landed on Lin Jiahao.
Xu Mingyu slowly backed away
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
I suddenly remembered I have homework to do.😅
Shen Yichen stopped beside his desk
Shen Yichen(ML)
So... you're Lin Jiahao 😒
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
And you're taller than I expected
A few students nearly choked at Lin Jiahao's words
Shen Yichen(ML)
You think this is funny?😒
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
A little 🤭
Shen Yichen(ML)
You cheated 😾
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
If I cheated, I wouldn't still be failing physics 🥲
Someone at the back whispered nervously.
student B
He actually said that to his face 👀
Shen Yichen's expression darkened slightly
Shen Yichen(ML)
You expect me to believe you suddenly became first place overnight?🤔
Lin Jiahao crossed his arms behind his head
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
maybe you just got worse
The class collectively inhaled
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
He's dead. He's actually dead😨
For a moment Shen Yichen simply stared at him. Then he spoke calmly
Shen Yichen(ML)
We compete again next month
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
You sound pretty confident for someone in second place
A dangerous silence followed.
Shen Yichen stepped closer until their desks almost touched.
Shen Yichen(ML)
don't get arrogant
Lin Jiahao met his gaze without backing down
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
Too late 😏
The tension between them became suffocating then unexpectedly— shen Yichen gave a faint, cold smile.
Shen Yichen(ML)
Interesting.
Very interesting.
Without another word, he turned and walked out of the classroom
The second the classroom door closed, chaos exploded
student A
WHAT WAS THAT?! 😮
student B
You challenged shen Yichen?!
student C
Are you insane?!
Lin Jiahao shrugged casually and sat back down.
But before he could put his earbud back in his phone vibrated.
Unknown number: enjoy first place while it lasts.
Lin Jiahao stared at the message for a second before smiling
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
Texting💬📲: wow you text exactly how you talk.
Three dots appeared almost immediately to show that the other person was texting
Shen Yichen(ML)
Unknown number texting: saved my number already?
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
Texting 📲💬: hard to forget the face of someone I defeated
This time, the reply took longer
Shen Yichen(ML)
Texting 📲💬: don't think this means you've beaten me
Lin Jiahao looked toward the classroom door, amusement dancing in his eyes
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
Texting📲💬: then catch up shen Yichen
And somehow, for the first time in a while— school suddenly seemed interesting.
Author shi
that's it for today's chapter, I'm going to update the next chapter today, I don't want to keep you guys waiting for the next chapter, see you in the next chapter 😘 bye my loves 💕💕
Forced partners
Author shi
I kept my promise and I'm updating the story early 🙂
Author shi
So guys before we get into the story I want to remind you guys to
Author shi
Well I'm not forcing you to gift it's your choice to do that or not, as long as you like, comment and vote I'm okay 😁
Author shi
Okay my loves 💗 let's get into the story, see you at the end of this chapter, bye my loves😘
The second Shen Yichen walked into class that morning, everyone became strangely quiet.
Lin Jiahao rested his chin lazily on his hand.
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
Why is everyone staring at us like we're in a drama
Xu Mingyu gasped dramatically
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
Because you ARE🤩.
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
You need help😮💨.
At the front of the classroom, the teacher adjusted her glasses.
Teacher
Before class starts, I'll announce the partners for the academic competition coming up next month.
student B
I hate group work 😞😭....
The teacher ignored them calmly.
Teacher
Since this competition affects the school ranking, I paired students carefully.
Xu Mingyu clasped his hands dramatically.
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
Please not me and Zhang wei again. He eats during study sessions.
the teacher looked down at her paper.
Teacher
Lin Jiahao and Shen Yichen.
silence filled the classroom then—
Xu Mingyu slammed the desk dramatically.
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
The enemies-to-lovers storyline is progressing too fast!
Lin Jiahao nearly choked.
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
Can you stop talking?
Across the room, Shen Yichen looked equally unimpressed.
The teacher smiled coldly.
Teacher
And I refuse to change it.
Several students immediately pulled out their phones 🤳
student C
THIS IS BETTER THAN TV.
student B
Someone Livestream their study sessions.
Lin Jiahao rubbed his forehead tiredly.
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
This school is insane😮💨.
The teacher continued speaking.
Teacher
You'll begin preparing today after class.
Shen Yichen frowned slightly.
Shen Yichen(ML)
I prefer studying alone.
The teacher raised an eyebrow.
Teacher
And yet you're still second place.
student A
SHE REALLY SAID THAT—
Xu Mingyu wiped fake tears.
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
Teacher just dropped a nuclear bomb 💣
For the first time, Shen Yichen actually looked speechless.
Lin Jiahao failed to hold back his laugh.
A quiet snort escaped him.
Shen Yichen slowly turned towards him.
Shen Yichen(ML)
... You think this is funny?
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
A little.
The same dangerous look from yesterday crowded around them.
After class ended, students immediately crowded around them.
student C
Are you guys seriously studying together?
student A
Whose house are you going to?
student B
please fight again🙏.
Lin Jiahao grabbed his bag.
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
We're not a celebrity couple. Relax.
Xu Mingyu pointed aggressively.
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
That sounds EXACTLY like something a celebrity couple would say.
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
Get away from me.
Meanwhile Shen Yichen quietly packed his books before speaking without looking up.
Shen Yichen(ML)
My driver will pick us up at six.
Shen Yichen finally looked at him.
Shen Yichen(ML)
We're partners now, aren't we?
Lin Jiahao narrowed his eyes suspiciously.
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
you're surprisingly serious about this.
Shen Yichen(ML)
I don't like losing.
Lin Jiahao smirked slightly😏
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
Still upset about second place?
Shen Yichen stepped closer.
Shen Yichen(ML)
I'll take first place back soon.
Lin Jiahao crossed his arms.
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
Confident.
For a second, Shen Yichen's gaze lingered on Jaihao's smile before returning to his eyes.
Shen Yichen(ML)
Shouldn't I be?
Neither of them moved.
Then suddenly—
Xu Mingyu appeared between them out of nowhere.
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
Oh my god, the tension is insane 🙃
Both of them immediately stepped back.
Shen Yichen(ML)
we were talking.
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
And I was saving the readers from dying.
Lin Jiahao(Ml 2)
What readers?
Xu Mingyu smiled mysteriously.
Xu Mingyu(2nd ML BFF)
...Nothing🫢
Author shi
So did you enjoy this chapter, let me know in the comment section, also I hope this story is not too boring or slow for you guys, let me know if you have a problem with this story or have any ideas.
Author shi
Also if you want a shout out just say so in the comment section and I will give you a shout out in the next chapter 😘🥰
Author shi
But before you go, what is your favorite BTS or stray kids song
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