The halls of Westbridge Academy always echoed with laughter, chatter, and the rhythmic bounce of basketballs from the gym. It was a world where status mattered—where the rich and the beautiful ruled the school, and at the top of that kingdom stood Aaron Dubois. Tall, devastatingly handsome, and the star of the basketball team, he had everything: money, charm, and an effortless popularity that made him untouchable.

And then there was her—his best friend since childhood. The quiet one. The girl who never craved attention, who found comfort in oversized hoodies and worn-out sneakers. She never fit into Aaron’s world, but he never seemed to care. He was her safe space, her person, the only one who saw her even when the rest of the school didn’t.

But that night changed everything.

The gym was dimly lit when she walked in, a cold water bottle in her hands, her footsteps barely making a sound against the polished floor. She had done this a thousand times before—bringing Aaron water after practice, waiting on the sidelines while he played, staying invisible in the crowd that worshipped him. But as she stepped closer, the sight before her stole the breath from her lungs.

Aaron.

Lips locked with Brielle Morgan—the girl who had made her life hell for years. The leader of the cheer squad. Her biggest tormentor.

Around them, his teammates cheered, clapping and whistling as if it was some grand victory.

She felt something crack deep inside her.

Maybe she had always been invisible to everyone.

Maybe even to him.