Junior year was supposed to be simple. Survive classes, keep your friends close, and avoid the chaos that always seems to find its way into the hallways. She had her routine down—homework, after-school club, a few laughs with friends—and that was enough. At least, that’s what she thought.

Then he appeared. Smirking in the hallway like he owned the place, effortlessly charming, infuriating, and impossible to ignore. Suddenly, passing glances weren’t just accidental, late-night texts weren’t harmless, and every small interaction felt like a step closer to something she wasn’t ready for.

Between friends, secrets, and feelings she couldn’t quite name, she discovers that surviving junior year is a lot more complicated when hearts get involved—and when staying after class isn’t just about finishing homework anymore.

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