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CHASE'S POV

9 years ago...

It was the first day of school, and I was already on campus early. While walking, my friend Jay suddenly tapped me on the shoulder. He is my teammate in basketball and has been my classmate since junior high school.

“I heard there were a lot of transferees this year,” he began.

That wasn’t surprising. Many schools in our area only went up to junior high, so most students transferred here for senior high.

“Stop it. You won’t get anything from it,” I replied flatly. I know Jay too well—he has a thing for transferee girls who match his type.

“Did you know the sister of your persistent admirer is studying here now?” he added, walking beside me.

I didn’t respond because a girl caught my attention. I saw her trip and fall flat on the ground, almost kissing the pavement. The laughter of the crowd filled the air, and I could only shake my head.

“She could’ve been pretty, but she’s nerdy and clumsy,” Jay commented, also witnessing what happened.

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