Prologue

“All my life, I thought the hardest thing was winning every game. I was wrong. The hardest thing was convincing her to stay.”

         - Aaron Blackwell

“I built walls to keep him out. I never expected the one person capable of tearing them down would be the one I swore I’d never let in.”

         - Aami Das

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘜𝘴 𝘞𝘢𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶

Enemies. Teammates. Maybe… everything in between.

All she wanted was peace—quiet classes, long walks, and the kind of life that stayed out of campus drama. What she didn’t want? A basketball court heartthrob with a sharp jaw, sharper tongue, and a reputation she wouldn’t touch with a ten-foot pole.

But fate, apparently, loves a slow burn.

From stolen water bottles to late-night project rehearsals, unexpected field visits to heated matches, their story unfolds like wildfire—messy, tender, infuriatingly magnetic.

She swore he was a flirt. He swore she was impossible.

Until one kiss changed everything. Until one fight tore it apart.

Until they realized, maybe… the real obstacle between them wasn’t pride or pasts—

It was the space they kept, and the feelings they hid.

A story of rivalry, vulnerability, and the kind of love that doesn't ask for permission.

Because when it comes to hearts like theirs—

Distance was never the problem.

He was.

Introduction:

Trophy of my Heart is more than just a tale of romance—it's a slow dance between pride and vulnerability, between two hearts that collide, burn, and somehow still find their way to each other. Set against the backdrop of a lively college campus, this story brings together two polar opposites: a fiery, independent girl determined to guard her heart, and a charming, infuriating boy who seems to enjoy pushing every one of her buttons.

From their sharp-tongued arguments to the soft moments neither of them admits aloud, their relationship grows with each stolen glance, each sarcastic remark, and every unexpected moment of tenderness. The title itself reflects how, in the end, the biggest barrier between them wasn’t time, place, or circumstance—it was each other, their fears, their ego, and the emotions they refused to name.

Why You Should Read It:

Because we’ve all had that one person—who got under our skin, who made our heart race for all the wrong (and right) reasons, who taught us that love can come from chaos.

This book is a rollercoaster of emotion—equal parts funny, frustrating, aching, and warm. It captures the bittersweet essence of first love and the ache of falling for someone when you least expect it. The banter is addictive, the chemistry undeniable, and the emotional depth quietly overwhelming.

Whether you’ve ever loved someone who challenged you or lost someone who once felt like home— Trophy of my Heart is the kind of story that will leave you thinking about your own heart, long after you’ve turned the last page.

Stay tune with the story to know more about Aaron and Aami...

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