⸻ Y/N Bennett has never gotten along with Isaiah Volkov. He’s cold, controlled, and impossible to read—the kind of man who walks into a room and makes everyone quieter without saying a word. As her older brother’s best friend, he’s always been a permanent, unwanted presence in her life. And she’s always hated it. Isaiah, in return, finds Y/N reckless, stubborn, and far too unpredictable for her own good. Every interaction between them is sharp, tense, and filled with unspoken frustration neither of them bothers to hide. For years, they’ve mastered the art of avoiding each other while still being impossible to fully escape. Until circumstances force them closer than ever before. What was once simple mutual dislike turns into constant conflict, unavoidable proximity, and a growing tension neither of them understands—or wants to admit. Because some people are easy to ignore from a distance. But impossible to forget once they’re too close. And Y/N and Isaiah have never been good at staying apart.