You’d always considered yourself a good friend—especially to Leah. But everything changed when you confessed your crush on Ethan, the most popular guy at school. Naturally, you told Leah first, trusting her to keep it between you.

But instead of the usual teasing, Leah started flirting with him. And soon, they were being “shipped” by everyone. It stung. She still chatted with you about Ethan like nothing had changed, like she didn’t notice she’d stolen the spotlight.

That’s when the idea hit you.

Leah’s heart had always secretly belonged to Soren—her first real crush. She’d never quite gotten over him. The twist? Soren happened to be your sworn enemy. He was smug, infuriating, and always knew how to push your buttons. But now, he was your wild card.

One afternoon, you found him in the library. He was slouched in a chair by the window, flipping lazily through a book. You stood there until he finally glanced up, his expression flat and unimpressed. His eyes narrowed slightly, and with a sigh that screamed boredom.

"You lost, or just here to ruin my day?" His voice was low and dry, like he couldn’t decide if he was annoyed or just amused. He didn’t bother hiding his irritation—or the smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth.