Tied for First: Secrets of 4-D

Lyrix Celestine, known as "The Ice Mind," has always reigned supreme. As Vice President, her calculated precision and untouchable brilliance have made her the undisputed queen of the academy. That is, until Azric Vexley transferred in. Charming, dangerously intelligent, and nicknamed "The King of Masks," he immediately challenges her status, tying with her at every turn.

Their rivalry is legendary-a constant clash of sharp minds and sharper tongues. They snipe in public, undermine in private, and deny the simmering tension that everyone else sees. But beneath the surface of their animosity lies a secret: they push each other because they see the potential that no one else does.

When a new school rule forces them to co-lead a year-long academy reform project, Lyrix and Azric find themselves trapped in close quarters. As shared responsibilities and late-night arguments blur the line between rivals and something more, they must confront the truth: is their hatred a mask for something deeper? And are they willing to risk everything-including their carefully constructed personas-to admit that the only person worth chasing might be the one they've been fighting all along?