after a prank gone terribly wrong, hayden jones is sent across country to caldwell academy, a school for the bitchy, the dangerous and the rebellious. and if that wasn't bad enough, it becomes much worse when hayden is accidentally put in the male dormitory, landing her in a room with the school's notorious heartbreaker, chase everett. [not edited...like at all]

Orphic (adj.) mysterious and entrancing; beyond ordinary understanding.

Academic Rivals to Lovers in a Boarding School ..... "You wanna know the really dumb meaning behind my name?" He muses and I walk ahead of him. "Nope." "Basically, it means the transporter of goods by cart or wagon, it's from an old french word I believe. You wanna know yours?" "You looked up mine?" I question, hiding the small smile on my face, because I'm mad at him or whatever. For... I don't know why but I'm mad at him because I am. Carter catches up to me, grinning to himself. "Emilia means rivals, it's derived from the root of some latin word. Isn't that strange?" That's just a coincidence, he's probably lying anyway. "Yeah, real peculiar." I reply. ..... #2 - onebedtrope 16/06/22 #1 - mila 16/06/22

Seventeen-year-old Mabel, a reserved and studious teenager from a small town in England, finds herself uprooted from her familiar surroundings and thrust into a prestigious boarding school in America. As she adjusts to her new life, she quickly becomes acquainted with the colorful characters that make up the student body, including the enigmatic and rebellious bad boy, Kai. From the moment Mabel crosses paths with Kai, their interactions are fraught with tension and heated exchanges. Kai's devil-may-care attitude and disregard for rules clash with Mabel's structured and rule-abiding nature. They quickly establish themselves as adversaries, locked in a battle of wits and wills that captivates their classmates and sparks a flurry of rumors throughout the school. However, as Mabel reluctantly gets to know Kai beyond his tough exterior, she discovers there is more to him than meets the eye. Beneath his aloof and brooding demeanor lies a troubled past and a vulnerability that few have ever seen. Drawn to the complexity hidden within him, Mabel finds herself irresistibly intrigued and starts to question her initial judgments. "Guarded Hearts" is a captivating tale of enemies turned lovers that explores the transformative power of forgiveness, trust, and understanding. It delves into the complexities of teenage emotions, the allure of mystery, and the magnetic pull of unexpected connections. Amidst the backdrop of a vibrant boarding school, Mabel and Kai's journey reminds us that sometimes the most unlikely of pairings can ignite a flame that changes our lives forever.