For Now, Not Forever

Liam: Losing isn't a trait anyone looks for in a quarterback, and I never won when it mattered. Arlington University was supposed to be a fresh start. But infamy isn't easily forgotten-especially when everyone knows my twin sister is dating my biggest rival. Constant reminders of their relationship have me on edge about Alleghany. Spending a weekend sleeping across the hall from Natalie Jacobs doesn't help. The popular, pretty blonde didn't just celebrate each of my defeats-she literally led the cheer against me. Just my luck the last girl who should pique my interest is also the only one who ever has.







Natalie: Spending the summer back in Alleghany, dealing with my parents' problems, is the last place I want to be. I jump at the chance to spend a weekend away, visiting a college friend. I'm not expecting to know anyone else visiting her cottage on the Cape, much less come face-to-face with Glenmont's infamous former quarterback. Not-so affectionately known as Sergeant Stevens on my side of the lake, Liam is still every bit the stoic, serious rule-follower I watched bark orders on the field. Sure, he's nice to look at, but that's where any interest begins and ends. The one thing Liam and I agree on is the rivalry between our hometowns isn't a surpassable boundary. And if we did allow ourselves to cross it, it would only be for now . . . not forever.