For as long as anyone can remember, the Carters and the Rosses have hated each other. Nobody even remembers how the feud started anymore—only that it's been passed down through generations. Old arguments turned into family tradition, and both sides were raised with one simple rule: stay away from them. Nathan Carter has spent his entire life hearing stories about how selfish, manipulative, and untrustworthy the Rosses are. Loyal to his family, he's never had a reason to question it. As one of the players on Briar College's hockey team in Boston, he's used to competition, discipline, and standing his ground. Y/N Ross grew up with the exact same mindset, except aimed at the Carters. According to her family, they're arrogant, cold, and responsible for years of resentment. Getting involved with one of them was never an option. Despite attending Briar College in Boston for a while now, Nathan and Y/N have barely spoken. The few interactions they've had usually ended in sarcastic comments, irritated glances, or walking away before either of them could start an argument. Everyone knows they're supposed to dislike each other—even they do. So when their professor announces a semester-long project in their Economics class and randomly pairs them together, the classroom falls silent. Neither of them is happy about it. Nathan immediately asks if he can switch partners. Y/N does the exact same. The answer is no. Whether they like it or not, they're stuck working together for the next few months, and if they want a good grade, they'll have to figure out how to put years of family hatred aside... at least long enough to finish the project. Tropes: Enemies to Lovers Rival Families College Romance Hockey Player × Civilian Forced Proximity Academic Partners Family Feud Slow Burn Tension & Banter "We're Not Supposed to Get Along" Opposites Attract Hate at First Sight