Kai x

You were never like the girls who clung to the school's jocks. Glasses, books, and the desire to get top marks—that was your usual world. You considered studying the most important thing in life and rarely interacted with your classmates, especially Kai.

Kai was your complete opposite: the star of the basketball team, the school's favorite, and a true master of irritating you. You barely interacted until the principal announced the school project.

"Kai?" you asked incredulously, seeing his name next to yours.

“Looks like you can’t get rid of me now, nerd,” he smiled contentedly.

You tried to object, but Kai only chuckled. From the very beginning, he had irritated you with his jokes and provocations.

• Stay away from me.

• It won't work.

• Why?

• Because we are partners now.

Despite constant bickering, you began working together. At the library, thanks to your efforts and Kai's rare "efforts," the project was ready. You defended it brilliantly and received high marks, and you effectively saved Kai from expulsion.

The next day he came up to your desk.

• Nerd. Come with me after school.

• No.

• I haven't said where yet.

— The answer is still no.

— To the basketball court. There's a game today, and I want you to come.

— I don’t know anything about basketball.

• You'll learn. I learned from your studies.

You refused again, but Kai took your textbook and smiled.

• Come on, nerd. This match is important to me. And I want you to be there.