Spell Bound : An High School Romance

rm glow on the polished floors, but all eyes were on him. He was dressed to impress in a tailored navy blazer that hugged his frame just right, paired with designer

st friend, who caught up with him, panting slightly. "You ready f

y. "Of course. I'll be in the VIP section,

mean the crowd will be cheering your name? The '

ways living up to the title of "King." As they navigated the bustling hallways, he spotted a group of freshmen giggling ne

ile that could disarm anyone. "Are you lost? Because I'

th curly hair, stepped forward. "We were just admiring the wall art. Bu

here." He winked, prompting more laughter from the group. They watched as he walked a

her new students, her hair pulled back into a messy bun that seemed both effortless and charming. Brenda was animatedly discussing

of his friends whisper, bre

on replied casually, tossing a piece of pape

I'd date a scholarship girl." He tried to sound indifferent, but the way Brenda laug

p her off her feet," Jason teased, nudging Cole. "Just be c

as he walked toward the table with a swag

red, and the rest of the group followed

where all the new kids hang out? You're all lost, you know.

ting his. "And who made you the kin

dence waver for a split second. He quickly recovered, leaning against the table with a grin that

new throne," she replied, raising an eyebrow playfully

e becoming electric with their banter. He glanced at Jason and the others, who stood at a distance, wide-eyed with ant

take my chances with chaos than have to dea

to reassert himself. "We'll see about that. Just wait unt

ice call out. "I'll be waiting, King C

r as he walked away, feeling a strange mix of admiration and frustration. He was used to having everyone w

hots while the crowd cheered his name. At lunch, he orchestrated the seating arrangements, ensuring the Kings remained the center of attention

gh the halls, he overheard a grou

e last night? He's so full o

plied, and Cole felt his chest swell w

to Brenda again after school. He had been distracted, rehearsing his latest victory

ling back slightly. "Watch w

the heat rush to his face. "I was just...

her lips. "Conquest, huh? Sounds like you're plannin

ily speechless. He quickly recovered, "I'm just preparing f

one," she quipped back, unfazed by his att

un," he shot back, trying to regain some ground.

ur way of asking me out?" she

ghting the instinct to bac

arkling in her eyes. "You really think

'm the king

cts well, or they risk losing th

ut Brenda that sparked a fire within him, a challenge he wasn't sure he was ready for. His friends teased

u!" Jason laughed as they walked tow

nable to hide the smile creeping onto his lips.

on't let her get too close, or you might

be it was about connecting with people, something he'd always avoided. But could he really let his guard down? As the b

nd confronting the feelings Brenda ignited within him. His friends cheered him on, and the school buzze

ure. As the King of VINKO, it was expected that he would show up with the most stu

the night, basking in the glow of his popularity. But this year, there was a girl w

g out in the locker room after basketball practice. "You don't want to

a be this year? Another cheerleader? "Or maybe one of those new girls?" Eric c

dn't shake the feeling that she was different. She didn't care about his status or the power he wielded at VINKO, and that intrigued him. Askin

m out of his thoughts. "Come

rying to act casual. "I've got a few idea

before they could ask more, the bell

rds echoed in his head. If he showed up to the dance without a date, it would be a major hit to his image.

reading. The setting sun cast a warm glow on her face, and for a second, Cole hesitated. This wa

nd walked toward her with th

id, stopping i

er book, her expression

eek?" he asked, his voice steady,

ilting her head slightly.

, I was thinking... since I'm the king around

sed by the title. "The king, huh? I though

his neck. "Maybe I am, but I still think

im, as if weighing his words carefully. Then, wit

her response. "Think about

up and grabbing her bag.

d. This wasn't how it was supposed to go. Girls didn't just think about going to the d

m, watching the scene unfold from afar. Jason shook h

ng a laugh. "Yeah, she's playi

, he wasn't s

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t lunch, and even managing to charm a few teachers when it suited him. Yet, something was different. His encounters with Brenda left h

e. The buzz was palpable, and the pressure on Cole to make a statement gre

Eric asked one afternoon as th

lly. "I'm still waitin

ent? What are you waiting for

waiting for Brenda's answer. He'd never been in this position befor

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alf-heartedly scrolling through his phone, when Brenda approac

cided," she

is heart skipping

eeting his. "I'll go t

yes, not after the way she'd brushed him off the first time. But there she

back casually. "I kn

only going because I'm curious to see if

confidently. "I'll make sur

red his date, and not just any date. Brenda was the girl who had kept him guess

t shake the feeling that maybe-just maybe-thi