Martin and James are college students who barely know each other until a misunderstanding convinces half the campus they're dating. Rather than deal with constant rumors-and for reasons that benefit them both-they decide to fake the relationship for one semester. What starts as a simple agreement slowly turns into late-night study sessions, shared coffees, and feelings neither of them planned for. Disclaimer : This is a work of fiction. The characters, personalities, events, and relationships in this story are entirely fictional. Although the names "Martin" and "James" are used, they do not represent or depict any real individuals.

Martin had always hated Juhoon. It was clear for everybody. Like black on white. Or maybe Martin didn't hate Juhoon, more like what he felt for him. When they were in their last year of elementary school, they completely stopped their friendship. Years later, when Martin's nineteen birthday arrived, he wanted a smal party until Juhoon arrived at his apartment. Thus night turned into horror than feeling. A 𝓶𝓪𝓻𝓱𝓸𝓸𝓷 fanfiction.

"You told me to confess my feelings to the girl I love. So I will. That's why I wrote you this letter, 𝙅𝙪𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙣."

But now he knew something more important. He wasn't carrying those things alone. And as Martin's shoulder brushed against his near the breakfast table, accompanied by a barely noticeable smile, James found himself thinking that maybe- Just maybe, Everything was going to be okay. word count ≈ 4600 words

James never asked for a new family. At seventeen, he's trying to focus on surviving his final year of school-not dealing with the arrogant, infuriating college student who suddenly moves into his house after his mother marries Martin Edwards' father. Martin Edwards is everything James can't stand. Cocky. Annoyingly calm. A fuckboy. Always wearing that irritating smirk. And somehow always finding a way to get under James' skin. Sharing a roof means constant arguments, sarcastic remarks, slammed doors, and a rivalry that only gets worse with every passing day. But hatred has a strange way of turning into something neither of them expected. As stolen glances replace glaring stares and late-night conversations reveal the people behind the walls they've built, James and Martin find themselves caught between resentment and feelings they know they shouldn't have. Living together was supposed to make them family. Instead, it changed everything. A slow-burn enemies-to-lovers story filled with sharp banter, undeniable chemistry, and the question of what happens when the person you're supposed to hate becomes the one you can't stop thinking about. 𝐨𝐡 (𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩) 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝗔 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗷𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 Mature content involved. This story, is fictional, it is not related to the real life CORTIS. bxb.

"I'll marry him." Not a performance. Not a rescue. Not a dramatic declaration. Just - a decision.

Seonghyeon used to mistake Martin's control for love. The way he chose things for him. Spoke for him. Held him close enough to forget where he ended, and Martin began. It never felt dangerous. It's just warm. Like burgundy wine, scarlet lips, rusted promises - all the different shades of red he kept calling beautiful. Until one night, beneath the dark maroon glow of Martin's apartment, Seonghyeon realizes love was slowly staining him into someone he no longer recognizes. And the worst part is he still doesn't want to leave. Not proofread.

Martin carries his suffering in silence, determined to protect the only family member he has left. Then Seonghyeon enters his life unexpectedly, bringing a gentle light into his dark world. But what happens when that light begins to dim-because of him? Will he be able to protect it?

Martin is planning to win his crush's heart by making a good impression on his crush's beloved younger brother. The problems? It's harder than he thought and he might have accidentally given the wrong impression that breaks someone's heart

Driven by a dark need to save Juhoon from the multi-billion won tax evasion scandal that bankrupted BRIGHT ENTERTAINMENT, Martin is willing to do everything on his power to save Juhoon, While Martin's family wealth wiped his debt , Juhoon was left drowning with a debt he was not able to repay. Desperate to pull Juhoon from the wreckage, Martin dragged them both into the provocative, high-stakes world of boy's love drama; the only industry open enough to touch their ruined names. Martin convinces himself that his actions are for Juhoon's survival forgetting about Juhoon's wills and his own love for his Juhoon... Welcome to the disturbing and tragic world of SAVIOR'S SYNDROME (marhoon)