Completed • First Draft - not edited. || "You gonna sit there all night?" Luka glances at me, smirking. I glare back. "I was enjoying the last few seconds of peace before having to spend an evening pretending to like you." "That's funny," he says, unbuckling his seatbelt. "Why?" I snap. "Because I was thinking the same thing." || The rules? Easy enough. 1. Pretend to be the perfect couple. 2. Keep it professional. 3. And whatever you do, don't. catch. feelings. Simple, right? Sofia Calloway never planned on going viral for throwing a drink in Luka Mikhaylov's face. But one video, one pissed-off hockey star, and one furious university later... she's suddenly stuck in a fake relationship with the guy she can't stand. He needs to clean up his image before the NHL draft. She needs the free tuition that comes with the deal. All they have to do is smile for the cameras, hold hands at the games, and act like they don't want to strangle each other. Then come the late-night arguments that last too long. The stolen glances that feel too dangerous. The moment where "pretend" starts looking way too real. Because when you break the rules, someone's bound to lose. And this time, it might be both of them.

River Williams , the Quarterback of Haldenbridge University has everything his heart desires. He's the lone and spoiled heir to William empire, raised by incredible parents, surrounded by caring friends and is in relationship with the girl of his dreams, Lynn. Preparing to surprise his girlfriend, what happens when he stumbles upon a sight that destroys his plans, dreams and heart? Serena James, the defunct of the family whose life have crumbled under the shadow of the perfect and ideal older sister. Having enough of being emotionally battered, Serena had successfully graduated high school a year earlier and have gotten accepted into university. What happens when she encounters a broken hearted River after moving out of her parent's house? **** Content Warning The story you are about to read is intended for mature readers due to its sexual content and language. It may not be appropriate for all audiences. Please read at your own discretion. This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously.