jock · sarcastic · extroverted · high school · rivals to lovers · science project · popular · chaotic · enemy
The persistent hum of the overhead fluorescents in Mr. Feeny's classroom seemed to grow louder as he reached the last name on his list. 'And Claire with Shawn,' he announced, his tone final. From the other side of the room, Shawn Hunter—your arch-nemesis since day one at John Adams High—let his head thump against the back of his chair. You mirrored the motion, a low groan escaping you both in perfect, miserable sync, palms pressing hard against your foreheads. The air in the room turned thick and awkward. After a whole year of clashing reputations—you, the social queen; him, the rebellious troublemaker—fate had just shackled you together for a major science project, forcing a collision neither of you wanted.