It was the annual college scavenger hunt, and Max found himself paired with none other than Bradley. The tension was palpable as they set off, each determined to win but wary of the other.
"Let's just get this over with," Max muttered, glancing at the list of items they needed to find.
Bradley smirked. "Try to keep up, Goof."
As they navigated through the campus, searching for clues and collecting items, something unexpected happened. They started to work well together. Bradley's strategic mind and Max's quick thinking made them an unstoppable team. They laughed, argued, and even shared stories about their lives.
By the time they reached the final clue, they were no longer rivals but allies. They stood at the top of the clock tower, the last item in hand, and looked out over the campus.
"Not bad, Goof," Bradley said, a genuine smile on his face.
Max grinned. "You weren't so bad yourself, Uppercrust."
As they descended the tower, the sun setting behind them, they realized that maybe, just maybe, they could be friends. Or perhaps something more.
YOU ARE READING
Unexpected Allies...or lovers
RomanceMax Goof had always seen Bradley Uppercrust as his rival. From the moment they met at college, Bradley's smug attitude and constant need to outshine everyone, especially Max, had been a thorn in his side. But today was different. When Max and Bradle...
