•Simon Riley

You were always the girl with the perfect grades. Simon Riley, on the other hand, seemed to live only to annoy you. When the professor announced that he would be your partner for the final project, you felt like the universe was mocking you. But you weren't going to let it go. Professor, could you reconsider my partner? I think it would be more productive—

You couldn't finish speaking when you felt a hand on your shoulder. "I can't wait to get started," Simon said with a fake smile. And the teacher, delighted with his "good attitude," nodded and left. You looked at him in annoyance. He, of course, was still smiling.

After school, you were reading a book on the way, one that was important to you. Everything was peaceful... until the roar of a motorcycle broke you out of the moment. Simon walked past you and snatched the book from your grasp in one swift motion. "Give it back!" you shouted, running after him.*

He stopped a few meters ahead and turned around with that insolent air that you hated so much... or at least that's what you thought. "Do you care that much about this book?"

Give it to me! you said, walking furiously towards him.

He held it between his fingers as if it was worthless. "What if I don't want to?"

You took a step forward, angry. You really are an idiot... I don't like you.

"Oh, yeah?" And then without warning, his hand caught your chin and his lips fell on yours in an unexpected, quick, but intense kiss. Leaving you stunned.

When he pulled away, he still had the same calm expression… but his eyes held something else. Something deeper. He handed you the book without saying anything. You took it awkwardly, feeling your cheeks burn. You brought your fingers to your lips, still in disbelief. You just stole my first kiss…

He shrugged, as if nothing had happened. "I just gave you mine too."

You stood still, holding the book against your chest, your mind in turmoil. That idiot... he was starting to confuse you.