Chapter 1: The Unlikely Crush

_Ethan's Pov_

As I walked through the gleaming glass doors of our hi-tech school building, surrounded by cherry blossom trees, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. The perfectly manicured lawn and spotless hallways seemed almost surreal.

My gaze drifted toward Trevor, standing by his locker, radiating confidence. To me, he was the epitome of perfection – intelligent, charming, and breathtakingly handsome. My heart skipped a beat as I indulged in the view.

Just as I was lost in my daydream, Liam clapped me on the shoulder, his arm draping across my neck. "Yo, Ethan!"

I snapped back to reality, grinning. "Yo, Liam, man."

We strolled down the hallway, nearing Trevor's locker. Our eyes met, and time froze. The world around us melted away, leaving only the two of us, suspended in a sea of silence.

Liam's voice broke the spell. "Come on, Ethan, we're gonna be late."

We entered our Biology class, slipping into our seats at the back. Trevor glided in, his ethereal beauty captivating me anew. I couldn't tear my gaze away.

The bell rang, snapping me out of my trance.

During recess, Liam and I headed to the cafeteria, exchanging greetings with the kitchen staff. We claimed an empty table, and as we ate, we discussed the upcoming football game.

Trevor and Emily walked in, sending my heart into a flutter. I considered inviting Trevor over but hesitated, shy.

Liam noticed and teased, "Ethan's got a crush!"

Just as Liam was about to call out to Trevor, my girlfriend, Rachel, appeared, snuggling up beside me."Hey, babe. What's up?"

Ethan nervously said "Not much, Rach. Just catching up with Liam."

Liam shot me a knowing glance, and we silently agreed to keep my secret hidden.

In English class, I found myself lost in Trevor's profile. Thirty minutes passed, with me stealing glances, until Trevor suddenly turned toward me.

Our eyes locked, and I froze. Then, Trevor smirked, leaving me stunned and red-faced.

Chapter 2 Teaser:

_Ethan's Pov_

I trudged home, my mind replaying the smirk Trevor had given me in English class. Why did it leave me breathless?

As I entered my room, I collapsed onto my bed, staring at the ceiling. My thoughts swirled, torn between loyalty to Rachel and the undeniable attraction to Trevor.

"What am I doing?" I whispered to myself.

Meanwhile, across town...

_Trevor's Pov_

Trevor leaned against his desk, chatting with Emily. "I think Ethan might be interested," he said, a hint of curiosity in his voice.

Emily raised an eyebrow. "Really? What makes you think that?"

And at Liam's house...

_Liam's Pov_

Liam flopped onto his couch, phone in hand. "Hey, Ethan. You okay? You seemed spaced out today."

Announcement: The characters description will be posted soon as I'm still working on it ... I still need a picture to fit in all of them so it can better help you visualize the story...Thanks for reading ~ Sachu❣️

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