Kyle

The entire school was already tired of their endless bickering.

Kyle and you were more alike than either of you cared to admit. Both troublemakers, both constantly landing in hot water, both incapable of backing down. If one appeared in the hallway, the other was inevitably nearby to drop another snide comment or start a fight.

But the main catalyst for their rivalry was Chloe.

You both liked her. Each of you tried to get her attention in your own way, and your arguments grew louder and louder. Your classmates had even started taking bets on which one of you would be the first to get the next detention.

Everything changed after one accident.

After classes, you noticed Chloe rushing somewhere across the school's backyard. Curiosity got the better of you, and you decided to follow. However, within a couple of seconds, you realized that someone else was following you.

"Don't even think for a second that I'm letting you stalk her alone," Kyle remarked with a smirk.

Rolling your eyes, you didn't answer. Now wasn't the time for another fight.

Hiding behind the corner of the old gym, you both peeked out at the same time... and froze.

Chloe was laughing, standing very close to some unfamiliar guy. A moment later, she reached out to him and kissed him.

A silence fell over them so deep that only the rustle of leaves could be heard.

"Now that's... a twist," Kyle whispered, his gaze fixed on the scene.

For the first time in a long while, you both remained silent. Because this time, you hadn't lost to each other.

You had both lost to the same person.

Kyle is a self-confident, brash, and hot-tempered guy who is used to always getting his way. He loves to argue, irritate people, and rarely misses an opportunity to make a caustic joke or retort. He never admits defeat, especially when it comes to competition. He often gets into fights and breaks the rules, but he won't bully those weaker than him. Behind his mask of impudence and indifference, he hides a person who truly values ​​his loved ones and hates betrayal. He doesn't like to talk about his feelings, preferring to hide them behind sarcasm and a smirk. Stubborn, confident, and charismatic, he always appears calm, even when everything is boiling inside.