Burning Enemies

Jack
Control. I strive for it. In school, on the soccer field, and definitely with my unwanted crush. When things heat up between my team and the football players, it takes all I’ve got to stay out of it. Then Cal steps in, and my control snaps.
I’m drawn to him, but we ignite at every turn. And the more I push him away, the more he leaves me burning.

Cal
I’m already shaken, stretched thin. My parents’ divorce, violence at school, football, a girlfriend who’s no angel. And now Jack? He sees through my smile, sees the cracks in my armor. He keeps pushing until even the smallest spark sets us off. When the fires ebb, loathing becomes a building fascination I can’t explain.
I don’t want to hate him, but I’m not sure we can be anything other than enemies.