Hate To Adore

Name: Hate To Adore
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Author: Lucinda

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Others Badboy Arrogant Comedy Dual Male Protagonists

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Introduction

"You drive me insane," Adrien growled, voice low, breath hot against his cheek. Angelo’s back hit the wall with a soft thud. His lips parted, but nothing came out. Not yet. Adrien leaned in closer, hand flat against the wall beside Angelo’s head. “Say it,” he whispered. “Say you feel it too.” The silence cracked like thunder between them. Angelo's lashes fluttered. Then… “I thought you'd never ask.” Their lips crashed. Fire met fire. Everything they’d ignored, months of tension and jealousy finally exploded like a storm they'd been running from Months earlier… College life wasn't supposed to be this complicated. Adrien Cruz was in his final year, a basketball captain, dangerously attractive, emotionally locked up, and definitely not looking to deal with any more drama. Especially not from his obsessive ex, who still sent him texts at 2 AM saying, "You still dream about me, don’t you?" Gross. Then came Angelo Silver. A first-year. Clingy. Chaotic. The kind of person who’d walk into your room without knocking just to borrow a hoodie... and end up staying for three hours because your room has better lighting. And the worst part? Adrien couldn’t shake him off. Not when he called him "Senior" in that soft teasing voice. Not when he curled up in the dorm lounge with a giant teddy bear. Not when he hugged everyone but always looked at Adrien like he wanted to stay. Adrien tried to push him away. Tried to pretend the flutter in his chest meant nothing. Tried to ignore how protective he felt when someone else touched Angelo. But feelings don’t listen to logic. And Angelo? He wasn’t falling in love. Not yet. He just liked being near Adrien. Even if his heart skipped a little too fast whenever Adrien said his name. But danger was close. Angelo’s girl best friend, Lyra Monroe, had liked him from day one the first time she saw him shirtless outside the bathroom. And she didn’t like sharing. Especially not with someone like Adrien Cruz, her sister’s ex, and the guy who once broke Scarlett's heart. Or should I say, dumped Scarlett cos of her bad behavior All the pieces were on the board. Secrets. Obsession. Teasing. Touches that lasted too long. And love that felt like war. But eventually... “You love me,” Angelo whispered, eyes wide as Adrien caged him against the wall. Adrien’s jaw clenched. “I hate that I do.” “Then kiss me like you mean it.” And he did. Chaos erupted.

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Roommate Roulette

Adrien Cruz had exactly three goals for this semester graduate, avoid clingy people, and keep his dorm peaceful.

So when a knock came at the door of Room 200 on a humid Monday morning, he already knew the universe was up to something.

He paused his workout playlist, towel slung over one bare shoulder, abs gleaming with sweat. The knock came again, softer this time.

"Door's open," he called lazily.

But the person pushed it open like they were stepping into heaven-and maybe they thought they were.

Big eyes. Pink hoodie.

Wait! what sort of a boy wear pink? Silky hair that flopped over one brow like it had been styled by the gods themselves.

And a literal teddy bear tucked under one arm, His cold room was filled with sunshine shampoo immediately the guy walked in.

Adrien blinked once,

Then again.

"...You lost, kid?"

The boy hugged his teddy tighter. "Um. No. I'm... I'm your new roommate."

Adrien's towel dropped.

"No. No way. They said I was gonna have the room to myself this year!"

The boy pouted like it physically hurt. "They called it roommate roulette or something..."

Adrien cursed under his breath. "Roommate roulette, my ass."

The kid just stood there like a sad, fluffy marshmallow.

Adrien ran a hand through his hair. "Alright, fine. Come in. But don't touch anything unless you wanna die."

The boy brightened. "Okay! Thank you, senior!"

Adrien turned sharply. "Senior?"

"Well, you look older... I'm eighteen, so..."

Adrien narrowed his eyes. "I'm twenty-one."

The boy beamed. "Then senior fits or maybe old man"

Adrien groaned. "Whatever. What's your name, little freshman?"

"Angelo Silver."

Adrien smirked, looking down at him. "Figures. You even look like a little angel."

"Is that a compliment?"

"No," Adrien muttered. "It's a nickname now. Little Angel."

Angelo hugged his teddy tighter. "This is Muffin, by the way. He bites."

Adrien raised an eyebrow. "So do I."

By noon, the dorm was halfway rearranged.

Adrien claimed the window side. Angelo didn't argue he just smiled like he'd been handed a palace.

Classes had started early that day, so they got changed quickly. Adrien tossed on a black tee and jeans. Angelo took one look and panicked over his closet.

"Should I wear pastels or neutrals for an Econ class?"

"It's not a fashion show, little angel."

"But first impressions matter." He replied witt ta puppy face

Adrien paused. "...You're lucky you're cute."

They walked across the quad, passing groups of students whispering and pointing-some at Adrien, most at Angelo's childlike vibe.

Adrien scowled when someone winked at the freshman.

"Eyes off him," he snapped.

Angelo blinked. "Wow... protective much?"

"Don't flatter yourself."

They departed when Angelo got to class and he waved at Adrien

By the end of the session, the entire class knew Angelo Silver-because he asked every question.

That night, Adrien was halfway through a BL series when Angelo stirred in bed. Muffin rolled to the floor.

Adrien glanced over, Angelo was trembling and beads of sweats gathered around his forehead

He sighed, seems Angelo was having a nightmare

Adrien patted the bed. "Come on."

Without a word, Angelo crawled into his bed, burying his face in Adrien's chest like it was the safest place on earth.

Adrien allowed him.

Until-

Soft moaning filled the air.

Angelo froze.

His face lifted just slightly... eyes wide as he realized what was playing on the laptop screen across the bed.

Two guys. Very close, Both of them were devouring each other lips as if nothing else existed

Adrien slammed the lid shut.

"Shit"