Collide

"Some people crash into your life like a storm-you never see them coming, and you're never the same after."

The dorm assignment list was supposed to be a routine announcement. Instead, it became a mistake that neither of them could escape.

"You've got to be kidding me," Raine muttered, staring at the dorm list. Nick Ashford. Her new roommate. Of all the people in this damn school.

**Raine Kingston**

Standing tall at 5'8", she has a naturally alluring presence, enhanced by her wavy hair that falls just past her shoulders. Her long, dark lashes frame mesmerizing deep black eyes that hold a quiet intensity. With a body that exudes elegance and athleticism, she moves with effortless grace, excelling in academics and passably good at sports. Yet, despite the many admirers who wish for her attention, she remains distant and guarded. She keeps to herself, uninterested in the superficial drama of high school, making her seem untouchable to everyone around her.

**Nick Ashford**

Nick Ashford is the kind of guy who walks into a room and owns it without trying. At 6'1", with an athletic, lean yet muscular build, he dominates the field as the captain of the school's football team. His jet-black hair is always effortlessly tousled, complementing his sharp features and devilishly handsome face. But it's his hazel eyes-smoldering with confidence and mischief-that make girls swoon. A natural-born leader in sports, he thrives in competition and attention. He carries himself with the cocky self-assurance of someone who never loses.

*Nick Ashford had a reputation. So did Raine Kingston. The problem? Their reputations didn't mix. And now, they were stuck in the same room.*