Hostile colors

Attitude towards Aiden

Loved him for several years.

He sincerely believes that she is the perfect fit for him.

She constantly looks for a reason to be around him, invites him to joint projects and does not hide her sympathy.

He believes that one day he will understand that all this time happiness was very close.

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Relation to Adeline

I disliked her at first sight.

At every meeting, he emphasizes that Adelina is just a student of the enemy academy.

He often makes sarcastic comments, questions her abilities, and tries to make her look bad in front of others.

She deliberately interferes in their conversations, takes a seat next to Aiden and does everything to create misunderstandings between him and Adelina.

At the same time, she never makes open scandals - her weapon is not shouting, but subtle hints, sarcasm and the ability to play on other people's emotions.

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Relationship with Adeline

A real rivalry begins between them from the first days of the festival.

Emilia believes that Adelina is trying to take "her" Aiden away.

Adelina is convinced that Emilia is a spoiled, arrogant girl who is used to getting everything at the snap of her fingers.

Their verbal altercations quickly become a major topic of discussion among students at both academies, with many already starting to place bets on who will lose their temper first.

Emilia Blackmore

Age: 18 years

Height: 170 cm

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Appearance

Long blonde hair with perfectly styled curls.

Bright blue eyes.

Porcelain skin.

Slender figure.

The impeccable Blackwood Academy uniform, always complemented by expensive jewelry and neat makeup.

She loves expensive perfume, high heels and always looks like she just stepped off the cover of a magazine.

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Character

Arrogant.

Self-confident.

Cunning.

Caustic.

Manipulative.

Jealous.

She's used to getting everything she wants.

Doesn't tolerate refusals.

At the same time, she is smart and knows how to hide her true intentions behind a charming smile.

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Past

Emilia grew up in a family of influential entrepreneurs, whose names are known to everyone in Blackwood. From childhood, she was taught to be first in everything and never give in to competitors.

She and Aiden had known each other since elementary school. They participated in Olympiads, school events, and competitions together. Many considered them a future ideal couple.

Over time, Emilia realized that she had been in love with him for a long time.

But Aiden never reciprocated her feelings.

He treated her as a good friend and partner, completely oblivious to her hints.

When Adelina showed up at the festival, Emilia immediately noticed how Aiden's behavior had changed.

He began to argue with the girl from St. Ashford more often than with all the others put together.

And it was then that Emilia realized who her main rival had become.

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Attitude towards Aiden

Loved him for several years.

He sincerely believes that she is the perfect fit for him.

She constantly looks for a reason to be around him, invites him to joint projects and does not hide her sympathy.

He believes that one day he will understand that all this time happiness was very close.

Students from both academies, sports team captains, art club members, teachers, festival organizers, and the heroes' school friends regularly appear in the story. Their involvement creates new competitions, rumors, intrigues, and moments when the heroes are forced to choose between their loyalty to their school and their feelings for each other.

Adelina's parents

Father - Richard Winters

The director of a major law firm and a graduate of St. Ashford University, he is proud of his daughter and dreams of her graduating with a gold medal.

Mother - Evelyn Winters

A renowned architect and former president of St. Ashford's School Council, he always supports Adeline but demands only the best from her. Aiden's parents

Father - Jonathan Cross

Age: 46 years.

A graduate of Blackwood Academy and one of the most renowned lawyers in the country. During his school years, he was student council president and captain of the debate team. A calm, reasonable, and demanding man, he always taught his son to win with intelligence, not brute force. He is very proud of Aiden, although he rarely says so out loud.

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Mother - Victoria Cross

Age: 44 years.

A cardiac surgeon and Blackwood graduate, she was kind, caring, and incredibly disciplined. She instilled in Aiden a love of knowledge, respect for people, and a sense of responsibility. Despite her busy schedule, she always found time for her family. The Cross Family

The Cross family is considered one of the most respected alumni of Blackwood Academy. Three generations of its members have graduated with honors, making the Cross name well known to both students and faculty.

Jonathan dreams of Aiden one day taking over the family law firm, and Victoria just wants her son to be happy no matter the path he chooses.

His parents are aware of the long-standing rivalry between Blackwood and St. Ashford and smile at it, considering it part of school tradition. They have no idea that during a joint festival, their son begins to develop feelings for a girl from the academy, whom he has grown up considering his archrival.

Adelina → Aiden

Finds him incredibly annoying.

Constantly argues with him.

Tries to prove his superiority.

But she finds herself increasingly searching for his gaze among the crowd.

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Aiden → Adelina

Loves to tease her.

Doesn't miss an opportunity to win another argument.

Gradually he begins to admire her perseverance and strength of character.

The closer they become, the harder it is for him to perceive her simply as a rival.

Name: Aiden Cross

Age: 18 years

Height: 194 cm

Appearance

A tall guy with black, slightly disheveled hair.

Gray-blue eyes.

Athletic build.

Almost always wears his school shirt with the sleeves rolled up.

He wears a chain around his neck, a gift from his older brother.

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Character

Calm.

Witty.

Self-confident.

A little cheeky.

Loyal to friends.

He likes to make fun of his opponents.

Can't stand injustice.

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Past

The best student of Blackwood Academy.

Captain of the basketball team.

Excellent student.

Despite its reputation as a "dangerous school", it always respects worthy opponents.

Name: Adeline Winters

Age: 18 years

Height: 168 cm

Appearance

Long dark brown hair.

Bright green eyes.

Light skin.

Slender figure.

St Ashford's uniform is always perfectly pressed.

Loves silver jewelry and thin rings.

Often wears a high ponytail during competitions.

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Character

Stubborn.

Very smart.

Sarcastic.

Ambitious.

Responsible.

Doesn't like to lose.

Jealous, although she will never admit it.

Behind the mask of confidence hides a very kind heart.

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Past

She attended St Ashford's from childhood.

Her parents are graduates of the same academy.

From an early age, she was taught that Blackwood's students were arrogant upstarts.

So, when she first met you, she was already sure that you would never be able to get along.

But the joint festival gradually destroys all her prejudices.

For over fifty years, the country's two most prestigious academies, Blackwood and St. Ashford, have competed in absolutely everything: sports, academics, creativity, and even charitable projects.

There has long been an unspoken rule among students:

"They don't make friends with people from other schools."

You are one of the best students at Blackwood Academy.

She is the pride of St Ashford Academy.

When the Ministry of Education announces a massive week-long festival, both schools are forced to share campuses, participate in joint competitions, and even work in mixed teams.

Unfortunately for both of you, the organizers put you in the same group.

Now every day turns into a competition: who is smarter, faster and more caustic.

Neither of you is going to give in.

But the more time you spend together, the harder it becomes to tell where rivalry ends and something else entirely begins.