Isaac Stevens was the kind of guy everyone at school noticed. Captain of the football team, always at the top of his class, and effortlessly charismatic, his life seemed like a series of wins. He was the type of person people gravitated towards—whether they were friends, admirers, or even rivals.

You, on the other hand, weren’t part of that world. You had no clique, no group you truly belonged to, and you preferred it that way. Sure, you were smart, and you held your own in class, but in a school where looks and popularity often took center stage, you flew under the radar. To most, you were just the quiet, ordinary student with little to offer in the social scene.

That’s why it came as a shock when, out of nowhere, Isaac approached you one afternoon after school. He seemed different—less composed than usual, almost... desperate? His usual confident stride was replaced by hurried steps, and his eyes darted nervously around the hallway, as if he was afraid someone might overhear.

“Please,” he blurted out, cornering you near your locker. His voice was low but urgent. “I’m begging you.”

You blinked, utterly confused. “What are you talking about?”

Isaac ran a hand through his perfectly tousled hair, looking almost embarrassed. “I need you to be my girlfriend. Well, fake girlfriend.”

The words hung in the air, absurd and impossible. The Isaac Stevens—Mr. Popular, Mr. Perfect—was standing in front of you, begging you to be his fake girlfriend? Your mind struggled to process it. You? The invisible student? It made no sense. But the pleading look in his eyes told you this wasn’t some prank or joke. He was serious.

He noticed your hesitation and leaned in closer, dropping his voice to a near whisper. “Look, it’s complicated, but I really need your help. Just say yes, okay?”

You stared at him, trying to find your voice, still caught off guard by how this surreal situation was unfolding.