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Rules For Falling

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Reads 544
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Parts 25
Time 1h 43m

enemiestolovers highschool romance

Lila Hart lives by rules.
Rule #1: Always be two steps ahead.
Rule #2: Never mix friendship with feelings.
Rule #3: Avoid Carter James at all costs.

Lila's senior year is supposed to be simple-ace her classes, get into Columbia, and steer clear of distractions. Especially the cocky, charming football star, Carter James, who's been her personal annoyance since middle school. Their relationship is built on sarcasm, eye rolls, and exactly zero meaningful conversations.

But when a heated argument at a party ends with an unexpected kiss-one that's way too good to be an accident-Lila's carefully crafted rules start to fall apart. To save face, they agree to fake-date, convincing everyone (and maybe themselves) that the kiss meant nothing.

Only, pretending isn't as easy as it sounds. Between late-night study sessions, forced proximity, and the undeniable tension they can't seem to shake, Lila realizes that Carter isn't just her favorite person to argue with-he might be the one person who sees through her walls.All Rights Reserved

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The Opposition by BookNerd1818

"The answer is 'A,'" I say, keeping my voice light and kind. Carter snorts from beside me. "No, it's 'C.'" Bingo. I was hoping he'd say that. "The question clearly asks you to round to the nearest tenth. If I'm not mistaken, which I don't believe I am, answer 'C' has two decimal places." I smirk as his mouth twitches into a frown. We're still standing. "Very well, Miss. Jones," Mr. Neilson says, projecting another question. "I can't stand you," Carter mumbles in my ear. I turn my head towards him, pressing my lips against his ear. "Then sit the fuck down, Conners," I whisper. "I'm winning." ... Fairridge Prep is for the best of the best. Sadie Jones, stubborn and clever, is set on being the best. Returning from winter break feeling, more so than ever, that she has stolen her sister's dream, Sadie is determined to spend the rest of Junior year proving that she deserves everything she's worked towards. Carter Conners, notorious flirt (only when it comes to Sadie), will do anything it takes to not spend the rest of his life working at his parents' diner. Whether it's running for the track team or debating, Carter is always competing, and competing to win. Sadie and Carter have been rivals since freshman year, constantly bickering and trying to best each other. But when the rivals are thrown into a week long debate competition that, along with getting the top spot on the Principal's List, will guarantee one of them the title of Valedictorian next year, they find themselves enjoying each other's company more than they would've ever expected. And it leaves them wondering: "Do we really hate each other?"

Is it possible? by The0neAnd0nlyy

Alicia's senior year got a surprise twist when Vincent, her childhood enemy, enrolls at her high school. It all started with a problem - Alicia was having a tough time with physics, a subject that just didn't make sense to her. Her grades were dropping, and she was getting worried. Then, something unexpected happened: their physics teacher asked Vincent to help Alicia out as a tutor. Even though they'd never been friends, Vincent was actually quite skilled at physics and he stepped up to help her. But, there's another twist. Vincent wanted something in return. He wanted Alicia to pretend to be his girlfriend. Alicia was surprised by this proposal, feeling a mix of uncertainty and nervousness. Deciding what to do wasn't easy, and she wasn't sure how it might change her last year in high school. As they navigate their pretend romance, Alicia discovers a side of Vincent she never knew existed. In a story of transformation and unexpected romance, Alicia and Vincent learn that people can change, and even old enemies can evolve into something more. As senior year unfolds, they must confront their past, embrace the present, and decide if the emotions they've developed are authentic. Warnings: This book contains themes of abuse and sexual assault, which may be distressing to some readers. Chapters containing mature or potentially triggering content will be marked with bold stars at the beginning, along with a brief note about the specific trigger warnings for that chapter. Your well-being is of utmost importance. If you find any part of this book difficult to read, please take care of yourself and consider skipping those sections. Copyright: Please don't copy or rewrite this book in english or any other language. I spend so much time on each chapter, improving it and making it the best I can. It's not okay to copy someone's hard work and claim it as yours.

Finding Her Voice by Rand0mpers0ns

Lila is in her junior year of high school. She seems like her average girl, expect for her epic shyness of course. And her annoying older brother's (Kevin) best friend, Carter who picks on her constantly despite Lila never fighting back. And her younger brother and his secret... Oh, and how could we forget her abusive so-called friends? Okay, so maybe I misspoke. Lila has anything but a normal life and just when she decides to do something about it. Well, that's when things get really complicated. I'd tell you the details, but what fun would that be? I guess you'll just have to read it for yourself! (Note: Previously published on another account of mine that I got locked out of. So, now I'm publishing it here. New and improved. So, if you see another story with the same material in it, not to worry. It's mine! Just want to let ya know). Double note: I wrote this when I was 13-14 so try and be kind please.

Better Than You | ✔️ by brynnbunker

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The Opposition

"The answer is 'A,'" I say, keeping my voice light and kind. Carter snorts from beside me. "No, it's 'C.'" Bingo. I was hoping he'd say that. "The question clearly asks you to round to the nearest tenth. If I'm not mistaken, which I don't believe I am, answer 'C' has two decimal places." I smirk as his mouth twitches into a frown. We're still standing. "Very well, Miss. Jones," Mr. Neilson says, projecting another question. "I can't stand you," Carter mumbles in my ear. I turn my head towards him, pressing my lips against his ear. "Then sit the fuck down, Conners," I whisper. "I'm winning." ... Fairridge Prep is for the best of the best. Sadie Jones, stubborn and clever, is set on being the best. Returning from winter break feeling, more so than ever, that she has stolen her sister's dream, Sadie is determined to spend the rest of Junior year proving that she deserves everything she's worked towards. Carter Conners, notorious flirt (only when it comes to Sadie), will do anything it takes to not spend the rest of his life working at his parents' diner. Whether it's running for the track team or debating, Carter is always competing, and competing to win. Sadie and Carter have been rivals since freshman year, constantly bickering and trying to best each other. But when the rivals are thrown into a week long debate competition that, along with getting the top spot on the Principal's List, will guarantee one of them the title of Valedictorian next year, they find themselves enjoying each other's company more than they would've ever expected. And it leaves them wondering: "Do we really hate each other?"