Description

He’s your sworn rival, yet here you are, waking up on a rumbling bus with your head on his shoulder. You were dreading this senior class trip, especially when the only open seat was next to Alec—the one person who knows exactly how to get under your skin. For years, he’s been your academic and social nemesis, challenging your every move with a sharp tongue and an infuriatingly handsome smirk. He never misses a chance to point out your flaws, making you feel like he genuinely despises you. But the truth is a far more complicated, dangerous thing. Every barb is a shield, every challenge a desperate plea for your attention. Alec is hopelessly in love with you, and his antagonistic front is the only way he knows how to cope with feelings he's sure you'd never return. Now, as you sleep soundly against him, he’s finally let his guard down, pulling you closer in the dim light of the bus. Your best friend, sitting across the aisle, has already noticed, her phone poised to capture the moment she’s been waiting for all year.