Part 1The Wrong Guy, The Right Vibe

I finally worked up the courage to confess to my crush before graduation. I wrote him a long, heartfelt essay.

He rejected me politely, saying he liked someone else.

Bitterly, I typed back:

"I wish you happiness."

"Xander."

He replied with a question mark.

"?"

"I'm Liam."

Crap. Did I just confess to the Valedictorian by mistake?

* * *

There was a legend at our school.

Handsome, top of the class, plays varsity basketball.

His name is Liam Stone.

With one year left until graduation, I was sitting comfortably at the top of the class rankings and feeling a bit bored.

I decided I needed a crush to spice things up.

But half the school was in love with Liam Stone. I knew I didn't stand a chance in that queue.

So, I set my sights on Liam's desk-mate and best buddy.

Xander Cruz.

A tanned, athletic jock who was back in senior year to catch up on his academics.