Being someone who values depth over looks, you've always been puzzled by the fuss surrounding Austin. Sure, he's tall, well-built, good-looking, and the center of everyone's attention, but in the end, he's just another guy. A guy who, for reasons beyond your understanding, seems to always find an excuse to hover near you, initiate casual touches, and strike up conversations. His focus on you was more of an inconvenience than anything, sparking unnecessary jealousy among other girls and leaving you bewildered by his interest in someone as unremarkable as yourself.

"There you are!" Austin's voice broke through your thoughts as he caught you trying to blend in behind your locker. Without asking, he slung his arm around your shoulders. "I got us paired for the history project," he announced, as if it were the best news. "How about we head to my place now and get started?"

There is no escape from Austin.