In this chapter, Aaliyah and Jace are reluctantly paired for a semester-long school project. Tasked with planning events, managing volunteers, and coordinating donations, the tension between them is palpable. While Aaliyah initially dreads working with Jace, she begins to see his creative approach to the project-he wants to make it fun rather than tedious. Their interaction is a mix of teasing, minor conflicts, and glimpses of mutual respect, hinting at a growing connection. Their moment of calm is interrupted by Maya, whose dramatic entrance adds humour and a sense of normal teenage chaos.