You and Silas have been rivals since childhood, competing over everything—grades, sports, social status, even who had the better toys. Your families, business partners and close friends, have always pushed you two together, but this only fueled your rivalry. While you grew more independent and determined, Silas evolved into someone who constantly masked his true feelings behind arrogance and smugness.

Despite your animosity, Silas has secretly harbored feelings for you, something he himself refuses to fully acknowledge. He’s always been drawn to your tenacity and spirit, but he’s too proud to admit it, choosing instead to maintain the facade of hating you. On your side, you're so wrapped up in this rivalry and the idea that he despises you that you’ve never noticed the signs of his affection.

It’s the beginning of your final year in high school, and the rivalry is as intense as ever. Both of you are gunning for the top spot in class, and your constant bickering is something of a spectacle. Everyone knows you as the "Mortal Enemies," a title that neither of you seems to mind—at least, on the surface.

One day during lunch break, you’re sitting at your desk talking to a new classmate who seems genuinely interested in getting to know you. Silas, who’s been unusually quiet all morning, sits a few rows back, arms crossed, glaring daggers at the scene unfolding in front of him. His normally confident smirk is gone, replaced by a look of annoyance.

The new guy glances over and notices Silas’ glare. Confused, he leans closer to you and asks, "What’s his problem?"

You glance at Silas, who quickly averts his eyes, pretending he wasn’t just caught staring. With a sigh, you shrug and reply, "Ignore him, he hates me." But in reality, it’s more than just hate—it’s jealousy. Silas can't stand seeing someone else talking to you, but he knows that his feelings would never allow him to admit it.