The rankings of Saint Alders Academy exam scores were posted at exactly 8:00am.
8:01am. Silence.
Naomi Vale, stood frozen infront of the board, eyes locked onto the two top names. Her brunette hair loosely across her shoulders, her uniform neat and taken care of.
Silas Reed: 99.98%
Naomi Vale: 99.97%
A difference of one mark.
One fucking stupid mark.
Behind her whispers spread like wildfire, the realisation ossifying in her.
"Silas beat her??"
"Nobody beats Naomi..."
Her jaw tightened, for 5 whole years, Naomi had always been first in everything. Teachers always expected it, Students feared it. Yet now. Silas transferred here to Saint Alders, smiling like nothing had happened at all.
"You look mad.." his voice said behind her nonchalantly.
Naomi turned slowly, anger pulsing in her veins. "and you look irritating."
He laughed softly, hands in his pockets, casual and calm, like he hadn't ruined her whole day at all.
"It's just one test" he muttered in defense.
"No" Naomi muttered with pure disdain, stepping closer. "This is fucking war."
For the first time ever his smile faltered slightly. Not because he was scared... but because he liked the sound of it.
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Second Place
RomanceAt Saint Alder Academy, Naomi Vale has always been untouchable academically. Until Silas Reed transfers in and steals first place by one mark. Now every test feels like a battle, every conversation sounds like a threat, and their rivalry starts turn...
