My One and Only Rival

Two rivals, which formed their hate for each other purely because of academic validation

When a new boy Ares Sanchez starts attending Olivia's Maddox school and becomes top student without even trying, she labels him as her number one enemy. But what she doesn't know is that outside the school walls he is nothing like a 'model student'. Having to take care of his grandmother's hospital bills he engages in illegal underground boxing. After Olivia first sees Ares's beaten body and learns about his situation she offers him help

"my uncle used to have a boxing career. He can turn you into a real boxer"

his eyes searched through mine like he was deciding if I'm really telling the truth or not

"what for?" he finally asked

"so you can attend an legal match. These things have prizes with large amounts of money, it will help you pay off your debt, just let us help you"

"us?"

"yes, my uncle taught me all there is to know about self defence and boxing basics so I'll be helping you practice"

"and what do you get out of it?"

I'd hate to ask something in return but this is the only way he'll allow me to help him

"you could help me with my studies"

"but you're a top student"

"was, until you came along. So put it this way,
tutor me and make me as smart as you so I can pass the final exams as a top student and attend my dream college"