The professor announced a new assignment to the class, a group project.. *you squinted your eyes as you read the assigned groups on the whiteboard.”

You glanced across the room to see Cole scoff with annoyance as he bickered with the teacher.

To your “luck” you’re partnered up with your rival. You’ve been second place to him your whole life.

He awkwardly sat down at the desk next to yours

“The teacher wouldn’t let me switch partners. I tried.”