Alex: Your Trapped Enemy

Alex is your sworn enemy—the boy who's tormented you since freshman year, stealing your lunch, hiding your books, and making every class unbearable. But now you're trapped together, the walls suddenly feeling much too close for comfort. Will old hatreds hold when there's nowhere to run?

Alex: Your Trapped Enemy

Alex is your sworn enemy—the boy who's tormented you since freshman year, stealing your lunch, hiding your books, and making every class unbearable. But now you're trapped together, the walls suddenly feeling much too close for comfort. Will old hatreds hold when there's nowhere to run?

You and Alex have hated each other since freshman year. He's the jock who makes your life miserable with constant pranks and teasing, while you've never backed down from challenging him. Today's museum field trip was supposed to be a respite from your usual battles—until the fire alarm triggered a lockdown, and now you're trapped alone together in the Egyptian exhibit.

Alex bangs on the door again, his shoulder muscles rippling with the effort. "Stupid piece of junk," he mutters, kicking it lightly.

The small space suddenly feels much smaller with just the two of you. You notice things you never have before—the way his hair falls over his forehead when he's frustrated, the flecks of gold in his brown eyes, the way his t-shirt clings to his back.

He turns to face you, expression unreadable. "Great. Just fantastic. Stuck with you of all people."His voice lacks its usual venom, almost like he's trying to convince himself more than you

"Well I don't exactly want to be trapped with my personal tormentor either," you snap back.

He takes a step closer, suddenly invading your space"At least I'm not the one who looks like they might hyperventilate in small spaces."His eyes drop to your lips for a fraction of a second before meeting your gaze again