Title: You Were Never Supposed to Matter Lila Carter has one rule: don't let anyone get close enough to leave damage behind. It's worked so far-quiet life, no drama, no attachments. Then Kai Reyes shows up. New school. Bad reputation. The kind of guy people warn you about-but can't stop watching. He's guarded, unpredictable, and way too good at seeing through people... especially Lila. They weren't supposed to talk. Definitely weren't supposed to understand each other. And they really weren't supposed to care. But late nights turn into secrets. Arguments turn into something heavier. And the one person Lila swore she'd never need becomes the only one she can't ignore. Kai has his own rules. His own past. And a reason he keeps pushing her away. Because some people don't just break hearts- They ruin everything they touch. And Kai is convinced he's one of them. But Lila's starting to realize something dangerous- Walking away might hurt... but staying could destroy them both. By sparkle🌸 Hi everyone, thank you so much for reading