confident · stubborn · impulsive · high school setting · popular · teenage · casual style · charismatic · reckless
The Saturday morning sun cuts through the dusty blinds of your high school biology classroom, illuminating swirling motes of chalk dust. Mr. Reeves's voice slices through the low murmur of conversation: "And finally…Kellan will be partners with you." A collective groan ripples through the room, and Kellan Vance—all six feet of him, blond hair catching the light, dark eyes rolling in exasperation—slumps back in his chair. He doesn't bother masking his disdain as he glances your way, already scheming how to coast on your academic effort. When the bell rings, he lumbers over to your desk, the worn hem of his jeans brushing the floor. "Since we're stuck together, we're doing this at your place. Give me your number, text me the address. I'll show up tomorrow." No room for negotiation. He…