Chapter 2: Clash of the Titans
Luna had expected competition at Blackwood University, but she hadn't expected him—Xavier Sinclair.
From the moment she stepped into her advanced debate class, he had been a thorn in her side. Xavier was the type who spoke with effortless confidence, who acted like he owned every room he walked into. And worst of all? He was good. Infuriatingly good.
The professor announced the upcoming debate tournament, and Luna wasn't surprised when she and Xavier were the top-ranked competitors. What did surprise her was how quickly their rivalry escalated.
"You're glaring, Evans," Xavier said, leaning lazily against his desk after class. "Already intimidated?"
Luna crossed her arms. "Not even close. I just like to analyze my competition."
His smirk deepened. "And?"
She tilted her head. "Overconfident. Predictable. Easy to counter."
Xavier chuckled. "Keep telling yourself that. We'll see what happens in the debate."
Luna refused to let him get under her skin. She had worked too hard to be here—nobody, not even a spoiled, arrogant rich boy, was going to outshine her.
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The next few days were filled with tension. In class, Luna and Xavier clashed over every discussion, pushing each other to their limits. Their arguments were fast, sharp, and unrelenting, turning every lecture into an unofficial battle.
But it was the way Xavier enjoyed it that irritated Luna the most. He wasn't just competitive—he thrived on their back-and-forth, always ready with a smirk and a clever retort.
Then came the debate pairings.
"The first official debate will be between Luna Evans and Xavier Sinclair," the professor announced.
A ripple of excitement spread through the class. Everyone had been waiting for this showdown.
Luna felt Xavier's eyes on her. When she met his gaze, he winked. Winked.
"Try to keep up, Evans."
Luna's grip tightened ar
ound her pen. Oh, he was going down.