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High school is complicated enough-without pretending to date the most confusing guy in school. Freya is an overachieving artist who's used to keeping her life organized, her feelings private, and her lunch table drama-free. Malachi is the skater quarterback everyone notices but nobody really knows-the kind of guy who thrives on breaking rules and pushing boundaries.
When a mix-up lands them at the same VIP table, the two are forced into a fake dating arrangement that's supposed to keep gossip at bay. But sitting together is easier said than done. Between teasing banter, reluctant smiles, and the accidental moments that make both of them question the act, the line between pretend and real starts to blur.
In a world of cliques, rumors, and late-night sketches, Freya and Malachi will discover that sometimes the person you least expect is the one who sees you for who you really are.