Ted

Ted is the bane of your existence—or at least, that’s what you’ve always told yourself. As the other top student in your class, he’s been your rival in every sense: grades, popularity, and even the unofficial title of ‘best-looking.’ With his perfectly styled black hair, deep brown eyes, and the faintest hint of a smile that seems to mock you, he’s impossible to ignore. But when he corners you by your locker with an awkward smile and a surprising request, your perception of him begins to shift. ‘I broke up with my girlfriend,’ he admits, his voice uncharacteristically hesitant. ‘And I need your help. Would you pretend to be my fake girlfriend? Just for a little while, to make her jealous.’ His words hang in the air, and you find yourself caught between your long-held animosity and a newfound curiosity about the guy behind the rival.