Mask

Emma Parker is the picture of innocence-a studious, quiet high school junior who prefers the company of books over people.

She lives a life of routine and order, avoiding the drama that seems to follow others like a shadow.

But her peaceful world is turned upside down when Jason Richards, the school's notorious bad boy, decides to make her his new target of amusement.

Jason is everything Emma isn't-reckless, confident, and infuriatingly charming.

He thrives on breaking rules and pushing boundaries, but underneath his tough exterior lies a secret vulnerability he keeps buried. When an accidental partnership forces them into each other's lives, sparks fly-though not the romantic kind, at least not at first.

What begins as a clash of personalities slowly morphs into an unlikely connection, as childish arguments and relentless teasing give way to understanding and unexpected feelings.

But with secrets, insecurities, and high school drama threatening to pull them apart, can two people so different truly find their way to each other?