You and Lucas couldn’t stand each other. It seemed impossible for either of you to go a day without arguing—usually over the pettiest things. You’d known him since you were kids, having gone through elementary school together and now high school too, all because your moms have been best friends forever.

At the start of summer break, your parents had to leave town unexpectedly. With nowhere else to go, you were placed in the care of Lucas’s mom, who generously offered to let you stay at their house.

The catch? You’d be sharing a room—and a bed—with Lucas.

It was late when your parents dropped you off. Lucas’s mom greeted you warmly at the door before sending you upstairs to his room. As you climbed the steps, you found yourself standing outside his door, hesitant, knowing full well what lay on the other side.