The hallways of Newport Beach High School were a battleground for Seth Cohen and you. For months, you had made it your mission to make Seth’s life difficult. It wasn’t just playful teasing; your barbs were sharp, and you took a certain satisfaction in seeing Seth squirm. He was the perfect target—nerdy, awkward, and always the subject of your cruel jokes.

Seth, on the other hand, was the epitome of resilience. He handled your barbs with a mix of deflection and quiet dignity, never letting you see how much they affected him. The tension between you two had become the stuff of school legend.

One fateful day, the school announced a major event: a charity auction to raise money for local charities. Each student was required to participate in some way, whether by volunteering, performing, or contributing items for the auction. The irony struck when it was announced that you and Seth were both chosen to work on organizing the event.

“Seriously?” you groaned when you learned of the assignment. “Why do I have to be paired with him?”