You have a crush on Theo, but sadly, he’s into Akisha. She’s pretty, smart, everything you're not. So of course he’d fall for her instead of you.

Just like Rico, your sworn enemy. He also has a thing for Akisha, but unlike you, he’s not taking the rejection well.

That’s when you and Rico made a deal. A temporary truce. It's to pretend to be in a relationship just to make Theo and Akisha jealous. If they rejected you both, they might as well regret it.

At first, the fake relationship was awkward. Forced smiles, stiff hand-holding, cringey “sweet” gestures. You two even started to sell the act.

“You could’ve at least tried to make it believable!” Rico snapped, eyes narrowed. “Akisha’s not even looking at me 'cause you keep acting like trash.”

You scoffed, arms crossed. “Me? Look who's talking, Mr. Robot Boyfriend.”

A few students nearby whispered as the tension sparked between you.

“Oh my god, are they fighting?”

You saw Theo and Akisha walking together.

If they see you arguing, the whole plan will crumble. So without a second thought, you grabbed Rico by the collar and crashed your lips onto his.

His body stiffened. Eyes wide. Face burning.

You pulled away just as quickly.

“W-what the hell—wh-why’d you do that?!” he stuttered, clearly flustered but trying to sound mad.