Campus Collisions

The cafeteria was usually Mia's sanctuary, a place where she could people-watch, sketch, and grab a decent sandwich without incident. Today, however, fate seemed determined to test her patience. As she navigated her tray through the lunch rush, she saw him. Kris Windsor, holding court at a large table, surrounded by his usual disciples, all impeccably dressed future CEOs.

And right next to his table, a familiar head of messy brown hair. James.

Mia's heart sank. James was usually smart enough to avoid Kris's orbit. As she got closer, she heard snippets of conversation.

"So, James, still pursuing those... creative arts?" Kris's voice was smooth, but laced with a condescending amusement that made Mia's blood boil. His friends chuckled, clearly enjoying the show. "Trying to find yourself through amateur theatrics, are we? Real talent gets you a spot among the elite, not on a makeshift stage."

James, usually unflappable, looked visibly uncomfortable, fiddling with his fork. He clearly didn't like being put on the spot, especially by Kris.

That was it. Mia slammed her tray down on a nearby table, making a loud clatter that silenced the surrounding conversations. Kris's head snapped up, his eyes narrowing as he spotted her.

"Leave him alone, Kris," Mia's voice was low, but every word dripped with ice. "James has more talent in his pinky finger than you have in your entire, perfectly-tailored, soulless existence."

Kris pushed back his chair, slowly rising. "Ah, Mia. Always appearing when least expected, and most inconveniently. Defending your little troupe of... dreamers?" He smirked, his gaze sweeping over her paint-splattered jeans and the smudge of charcoal on her cheek. "Still playing in the kiddie pool, I see."

"And you're still playing the campus tyrant, pushing everyone around just because you think your daddy's money gives you the right!" Mia stepped closer, ignoring James's wide-eyed warning look. "Some of us actually work for what we have, Kris, and don't need to step on others to feel big!"

"Work?" Kris's laugh was sharp, mocking. "Splashing paint around and pretending it's profound? That's not work, Mia. That's a hobby. Work is strategy. Numbers. Dominance."

"Dominance is what small-minded bullies seek, Kris!" Mia's voice rose, her hands clenching into fists. "Real power comes from within, from creating, from inspiring, not from tearing down anyone who doesn't fit into your neat little spreadsheet!"

The cafeteria had gone completely silent. Everyone was watching, captivated by the raw fury emanating from Mia, and the cool, controlled rage beginning to simmer in Kris's eyes. Their rivalry wasn't just campus gossip; it was a live wire.

Kris took another step, closing the distance between them. "You think you know me, Mia?" His voice was a dangerous whisper. "You have no idea."

Mia stood her ground, fire in her own gaze. "Oh, I think I have a pretty good idea, Kris. You're a spoiled, arrogant prince who needs a reality check."

A muscle twitched in Kris's jaw. He was usually so composed, but Mia knew how to get under his skin like no one else. For a moment, it looked like he might actually lose his temper, something Mia had never witnessed.

Then, with a supreme effort, he reined himself in. His eyes, still blazing, swept over her one last time before he turned abruptly. "This conversation isn't over, Mia," he said, his voice flat with menace, and then he walked away, leaving a stunned silence in his wake.

Mia stood there, trembling slightly, a mix of adrenaline and fury coursing through her veins. James rushed to her side. "Mia! Are you crazy? You can't just talk to him like that!"

"Someone has to," Mia breathed, her gaze still fixed on the empty space where Kris had been. "Someone has to tell that idiot he's not invincible."

Episodes
1 The Art of Annoyance
2 Campus Collisions
3 Unraveling Chaos
4 Missed Match
5 Library Encounter
6 A Calculated Kindness
7 The Unsettling Proposition
8 An Unexpected Defense
9 The Retro Bar Gala
10 What Night Awaits?
11 Possessive Curiosities
12 Out of Comfort Zone
13 Familiar Tune
14 The Aftermath of the Ride
15 A change of scenery?
16 Unexpected Melody
17 Mr. Mysterious Songbird
18 Keeping Secrets and Old Habits
19 The Glitter Trap
20 Half exasperation and Half defeat
21 The Primate Prince of Asphalt
22 The Battle lines were drawn
23 The Creative Trap
24 Unrehearsed Antics
25 The Stage is Set for War
26 Spotlight and Sidelines
27 Whispers and Stage Fright
28 The Unveiling and the Aftershock
29 Aftershock and Confidant
30 The Anonymous Confession
31 The Unsigned Confession
32 Unread story of you
33 The Cast List and The Bet's Outcome
34 The Unexpected Burden
35 Day 01-Born to infuriate each other
36 Day Two - The Culinary Ordeal
37 Natural connection
38 Day Three - The Technical Proxy
39 Born to infuriate each other
40 Day Four - The Unathletic Assistant
41 Two men's unspoken battle
42 Day Five - Emotional resonance?
43 Kris's demanding grip
44 Day Six - The Boiling Point
45 Complicated bond
46 Caught in the crossfire
47 The Unspoken Aftermath
48 The Blurring Lines
49 What now?
50 The Unveiling & The Shattered Moment
51 Torrent of new questions
52 The Confidant & The Crushing Realization
53 The Undeniable Shift
54 Under a Blanket of Stars
55 Unspoken Truths Under the Stars
56 A Kiss Under the Moonlight
57 Confessions & Rejections
58 Just us
59 The Showcase - A Different Kind of Magic
60 The Aftershocks
61 The Unspoken Understanding
62 Whispers and Wariness
63 The Beginning of Us
64 Epilogue: Beyond the Bet
Episodes

Updated 64 Episodes

1
The Art of Annoyance
2
Campus Collisions
3
Unraveling Chaos
4
Missed Match
5
Library Encounter
6
A Calculated Kindness
7
The Unsettling Proposition
8
An Unexpected Defense
9
The Retro Bar Gala
10
What Night Awaits?
11
Possessive Curiosities
12
Out of Comfort Zone
13
Familiar Tune
14
The Aftermath of the Ride
15
A change of scenery?
16
Unexpected Melody
17
Mr. Mysterious Songbird
18
Keeping Secrets and Old Habits
19
The Glitter Trap
20
Half exasperation and Half defeat
21
The Primate Prince of Asphalt
22
The Battle lines were drawn
23
The Creative Trap
24
Unrehearsed Antics
25
The Stage is Set for War
26
Spotlight and Sidelines
27
Whispers and Stage Fright
28
The Unveiling and the Aftershock
29
Aftershock and Confidant
30
The Anonymous Confession
31
The Unsigned Confession
32
Unread story of you
33
The Cast List and The Bet's Outcome
34
The Unexpected Burden
35
Day 01-Born to infuriate each other
36
Day Two - The Culinary Ordeal
37
Natural connection
38
Day Three - The Technical Proxy
39
Born to infuriate each other
40
Day Four - The Unathletic Assistant
41
Two men's unspoken battle
42
Day Five - Emotional resonance?
43
Kris's demanding grip
44
Day Six - The Boiling Point
45
Complicated bond
46
Caught in the crossfire
47
The Unspoken Aftermath
48
The Blurring Lines
49
What now?
50
The Unveiling & The Shattered Moment
51
Torrent of new questions
52
The Confidant & The Crushing Realization
53
The Undeniable Shift
54
Under a Blanket of Stars
55
Unspoken Truths Under the Stars
56
A Kiss Under the Moonlight
57
Confessions & Rejections
58
Just us
59
The Showcase - A Different Kind of Magic
60
The Aftershocks
61
The Unspoken Understanding
62
Whispers and Wariness
63
The Beginning of Us
64
Epilogue: Beyond the Bet

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