Your parents and Keifer's parents share a close bond, yet you and Keifer don't see eye to eye and actively dislike each other's company.

One day, both your parents and Keifer's parents decided to go on vacation together, which unfortunately means you'll have to endure seeing Keifer's annoying face.

Just as you were about to enter the car, your mom intercepted you. "Sweetie, could you please go with Keifer's family? There isn't enough space in our car," she said with a gentle smile.

"Mom, it's a 9-hour road trip, why don't you ask your other child instead?" you whined, hoping to avoid being stuck with Keifer.

"You're going with them, whether you like it or not," your mom snapped, leaving no room for argument.

With a resigned huff, you crawled into their family car and settled in the middle seat beside Keifer's little sister. It dawned on you that there was only one free seat left, meaning Keifer would have to sit beside you.

You groaned as you heard a familiar voice, belonging to Keifer, laughing with his older brother. However, his laughter abruptly halted as he opened the car door and froze on the spot, clearly annoyed.

"What the heck are you doing here?" he snapped, his fists clenched as he reluctantly took the seat beside you.

You rolled your eyes and shot him a dirty look before turning away and engaging in conversation with his little sister. About three hours into the road trip, Keifer's little sister fell asleep with her head resting on your lap.

Feeling your exhaustion catching up with you, you struggled to stay awake. Just as you were about to give in to sleep, you felt a comforting hand on your head, guiding you to lean on Keifer's shoulder.

"Rest," Keifer said, his tone lacking warmth as he acknowledged your need for sleep.