15 parts Ongoing MatureAiden Mori had spent his whole life being compared to his twin brother, Kai, and always coming up short. Every outburst, every mistake, every crack in his temper was held against him, while Kai's halo only seemed to shine brighter. One night, after snapping at Kai over something small, Aiden watched his parents side with his brother yet again, and something in him broke. By morning, the decision was made-he'd be sent across the state to live with his uncle, a retired veteran known for being strict, harsh, and unforgiving. Aiden didn't fight it. He was used to being treated like a burden, and maybe distance from his family would finally silence the constant ache inside him.
At his new school, Aiden's reputation for trouble followed him, even when no one knew his name yet. That first week, he collided with Emiliano Torres, a quiet but sharp-tongued nerd with glasses too big for his face and a wit sharper than Aiden's fists. Emiliano was Hispanic, book-smart, and quick to call Aiden out when he muttered something reckless under his breath in class. The hatred between them sparked instantly, fueled by pride and stubbornness, but neither could deny the strange pull that lingered beneath every fight. For the first time, Aiden met someone who didn't just look at him like he was a mistake-someone who saw through his anger and wasn't afraid to push back. And whether Aiden wanted it or not, that made Emiliano impossible to ignore.