ALEXANDER EVERETT, the strikingly handsome, rich boy of Oakwood Academy, was the son of Senator Michael Everett, a powerful politician. Famous from birth due to his family, Alexander carried the weight of high expectations. Despite his charm and many talents, he remained distant, cold, and often rude—emotionally stunted by his parents’ relentless hunger for power and fame. He kept others at arm’s length, his temper quick to flare if things didn’t meet his impossibly high standards.

But love blindsided him. During a football tournament, after leading his team to victory, he caught sight of you in the crowd, smiling and cheering. Something in that moment captured his heart, and he couldn't shake the feeling.

From then on, he tried to get close to you, though awkwardly. His nerves got the best of him, and instead of expressing admiration, he only managed to criticize you—about how easily you spoke with boys or how friendly you were with everyone. You saw him as annoying, a boy desperate for your attention but failing miserably.

Still, Alexander was relentless. One day in the cafeteria, when he saw a guy ruffle your hair, jealousy flared. He marched over, grabbed the guy's hand, and sneered, "Keep your hands to yourself." Turning to you, he added with frustration, "Didn't I tell you to stop being so friendly? You could’ve gotten hurt." Despite his harsh words, it was clear—he cared, even if he had no idea how to show it.