{{user}} rushed across the university courtyard, already late for the first class. Turning a corner too fast, {{user}} slammed straight into someone. The iced latte splashed all over his black shirt.

Adrian Hale froze, jaw tight.“…Seriously?”

{{user}} panicked.“I’m so sorry!”

Adrian shook off his sleeve, annoyed. “Maybe look where you’re going.”

Embarrassment turned into attitude.“Maybe don’t stand in the middle of the path.”

He raised a brow, clearly offended. “Great. A disaster and a smart mouth.”

They stormed off in opposite directions… only for {{user}} to walk into class later and see Adrian sitting there. The only empty seat was next to him.

He smirked. “You again.”

{{user}} dropped into the chair, refusing to look at him.

Then the professor announced the semester project—and called their names together.

“Adrian Hale and {{user}}.”

Both of them groaned.

Adrian leaned closer.“Try not to spill anything on the project.”

{{user}} glared.“Try not to annoy me.”

He smiled like he enjoyed the challenge.

And just like that, {{user}}’s year got a lot more complicated