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The Exception
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Complete, First published Oct 20, 2025
He hates everyone. I just happen to be the exception... and the problem.



He's the cold, untouchable boy everyone fears - and I'm the only one he ever talks to.

No one knows why. They whisper about it in the hallways, staring when he walks by and doesn't bother looking at anyone-except me.

He hates everyone.
Teachers, classmates, the cafeteria lady-everyone.

Except me.

Some say I'm brave for not being scared of him. Others think I'm crazy.
Honestly? They're both probably right.

Maybe he talks to me because I once told him his death stare needed work. Or maybe it's because I'm the only one who argues back when he's being impossible.

Now everyone's asking the same question:
Why does the monster only listen to the girl who teases him?

And if I'm being honest...
I'm not sure if I've tamed him-
or if I've just become his favorite person to ruin the world for.



Tropes: grumpy x sunshine · sarcastic banter · protective love · misunderstood bad boy




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