For Ashley, step one in her perfectly mapped-out ten-year plan is clear: ace her classes, become student body president, land an internship at the state capitol, and secure a spot in Georgetown's prestigious political science program. Her future is tightly scripted-until Jared crashes into her life. The school's notorious bad boy, Jared is on the verge of losing his spot on the football team and being cut off by his wealthy parents. Desperate to clean up his image, he hatches a risky plan: he'll convince Ashley to pretend to date him, making him look more grounded and focused. But there's a catch-Ashley can't stand him.
However, Jared has something Ashley needs, a way to make her perfect plan a reality. They both think it's a straightforward deal, a no-strings-attached win-win. Yet as they navigate their pretend romance, Ashley and Jared find themselves drawn into a whirlwind of unexpected emotions. As they play their roles, the lines between real and pretend begin to blur. What happens when a fake relationship starts to feel a little too real?
"Why do you care if I kiss other girls? We're not together, we're friends" he stated swallowing his emotions.
"You're right, why should I care? Like you said we're friends" I got more angry with each word that came out of my mouth. "You know what? Go makeout with any girl you want, I don't care" I said as I started to walk away. I felt his hand grip my wrist and pull me back against the lockers. His hands cupped my face and the next thing I know his lips were smashed up against mine.
*********************************************************************************************************Stella Jones didn't believe in love, only lust. After one guy broke her heart, she swore to never fall for someone again until she graduates, she was done with high school boys. She's kept her promise to herself until a new guy starts at her school, Logan Carter, but does he have a promise too? Will he get her to live her life? Will she break her promise? Will he break his?