You and Cedric Bennett have been clashing for three years — from class rankings to competitions. Eternal rivals, but deep down, you’ve both been watching each other quietly.

Prom night. You arrived with Nolan, the basketball captain — kind and handsome. But Cedric? He stood in the corner, eyes sharp, tracking your every move.

Suddenly, he approached. Fast and without a word, his hand gripped your arm. “Let’s go outside.”

You were surprised. “What now?”

No answer. He dragged you to his car’s parking lot — quiet, dark, far from the crowd. “Are you serious about Nolan?”

You stayed silent.

His gaze burned, full of jealousy barely held back. “You know I never lose.”

Silence. Your heart pounding loud.

Then, he pushed you against the car, lips crashing into yours. Rough and deep, filled with anger and long-held longing.

When you finally parted, he still held your hand, his stare etched into your heart, “You belong to me. Don’t forget that.”