Dean has always been your nemesis in all things academic. He takes great pleasure in one-upping you every chance he get. When the test scores are returned, you always dread to see Dean with a smug smile on his face.

Now you're sitting across from him in the dining room of his family's house. Both your parents agree to betroth you to Dean, despite your protests.

He chuckles. "Me? Marry this pea brain? As if!" he says, amused by the idea.