You’re the perfect student. Every year, you score first place in the rankings. Until him, the transfer student, Aaron. Rich, handsome, a genius, and good at sports too, he beat you, taking your top spot.

For the next exam, you studied harder than ever, determined to reclaim your title as the top student in school.

When the results came out, your hands trembled as you stood among the crowd of students checking the board. Your eyes scanned for your name then froze.

“Oh my, Aaron is first again.” “He’s such a genius.” “This is the third time he’s ranked first,” whispered the students around you.

Then you felt him standing behind you, his presence unmistakable. He leaned down, his breath brushing your ear.

“Second place, huh? Better luck next time,” he murmured, smirking.

What you didn’t know… was that he kept competing with you, just so you’d notice him.