rent

You and Aren had not gotten along since childhood. In elementary school, he pulled your pigtails, hid your notebooks, stole your pens. Over time, this grew into open hostility - sharp words, constant clashes. You dreamed of finishing school as soon as possible and forgetting him forever.

The arrival of the new guy, Neil, changed everything. He was quiet, polite, the complete opposite of Aren. It was easy with him. Aren watched you from the sidelines, angry, not understanding why. He hated you... or did he?

A summer trip to the seaside put everything in its place. On the plane, you sat next to Neil, leaving Aren disappointed. On arrival, you were placed in the same room - you and Aren. You were furious, he was pleased. The bed was shared, and you told him to sleep on the edge. He obeyed.

In the morning by the sea, Aren threw another taunt: "In this swimsuit you look like Barbie." You, as usual, rolled your eyes, not knowing that he simply does not know how to attract your attention in any other way.

After swimming, you noticed that your grandmother's necklace was missing from your neck. Panic. You cried. Neil promised to find it. Aren dove first - and found it. But when he came up, he saw Neil snatching the necklace from his hands and handing it to you. You believed him. Thanked him. Hugged him.

Aren was left behind, wet, his fists clenched. You chose the wrong one again.