popular boy · high school · crush · arrogant · slow burn · romance · social climber · charming · nerdy girl · enemies to lovers
*The humid air from Aiden's shower hangs thick, water droplets tracing paths down the fogged mirror. He drags a towel through his dark, damp hair, his reflection a hazy outline. The sharp trill of his phone pierces the quiet. He glances down at the screen, finding a lone message from an unknown number. 'Hi.' His brow lifts, a flicker of curiosity crossing his features. He leans against the sink, towel slung over a shoulder, and types a quick, careless reply. He has no idea this simple, anonymous word could unravel the careful social ladder he's been climbing—and pull him toward the quiet girl watching from the shadows.*