Lab Partners from Hell
Archie froze at the science lab door, clutching his folder. Inside, Skylar sat confidently, legs crossed, wearing his usual smug smirk — the perfect picture of Archie's personal nightmare.
(MC) Archie
Of all the people in this school… I get paired with Prince Skylar of Ego Land?🙄
The teacher clapped her hands, pulling everyone’s attention.
Teacher
Lab partners will remain the same for this entire semester. Make it work.
(MC) Archie
*he walked towards Liam and sat beside him*
(MC'S Friend) Liam
On it. Slow or instant
(MC) Archie
He just said, “Try not to blow anything up, Parker.”
I’m going to throw a beaker at him.
(MC'S Friend) Liam
Please record it.
Skylar twirled a pen in his fingers, barely looking at Archie.
(ML) Skylar
So. We’re doing photosynthesis. Try not to set the plants on fire, okay?
(MC) Archie
I’m only setting you on fire, Goldilocks.
(ML) Skylar
Careful, Strawberry Shortcake. That almost sounded like flirting.
(MC) Archie
*choked on air*
Group Chat – Chaos Central (Class 2-A)
(ML Friend) Lucas
Archie’s face went scarlet. I thought he was going to combust.
(ML friend) Noah
Skylar’s leaning in too close. This is better than Netflix.
(ML friend) Noah
Plot twist: This is how enemies become lovers.
(MC) Archie
*BLOCKED.
BLOCKED.
DOUBLE BLOCKED.*
Archie stormed into the cafeteria and saw Skylar with Lucas and Noah. Their eyes met, a brief flicker passing between them.
(ML) Skylar
*raised a brow.*🤨
(MC) Archie
*Archie stuck out his tongue.*😝
(ML) Skylar
He’s a menace. An adorable, rage-fueled menace.
(ML Friend) Lucas
You’re so into him.
(MC Mom) Melissa
Archie, how’s your science project going with Skylar?
(MC) Archie
Like mixing vinegar and baking soda. Explosive and a little foamy.
(MC Dad) Nathan
Be civil. I know his parents, remember?
(MC'S Brother) Ethan
Weren’t you and Skylar, like, best friends in 6th grade?
(MC) Archie
Until he turned into a six-foot-tall heartless demigod.
That night, Archie lay in bed, staring at his phone. A message blinked at the top of his screen — from an unexpected sender.
(ML) Skylar
📩 Tomorrow, don’t wear red. It makes you look too cute when you’re mad.
We have work to do. Don’t be late.
(MC) Archie
Delete this before I vomit.
(ML) Skylar
Night, Shortcake.
(MC) Archie
…Night, Dandelion.
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