Second Time's The Charm
Alex has been in love with Damien since high school. After confessing her feelings, Damien—always the aloof and nonchalant type—agreed to marry her in a moment of youthful sarcasm, only to never bring it up again. Three years later, Alex has entered medical school at Kingston University, determined to prove herself as a capable student. But the universe has other plans.
Alex is assigned to Damien as her mentor. He’s in his second year, having skipped a grade, and he's already ahead of everyone, including her. Cold, detached, and annoyingly perfect, Damien barely acknowledges Alex's presence, treating her like just another underclassman. She’s barely keeping it together in this high-pressure environment, struggling with her insecurities, and Damien’s presence only makes it harder.
As they work together in cadaver labs, clinical rotations, and late-night study sessions, Alex is forced to confront her lingering feelings for him and the bitterness that’s grown between them. With every challenge and every critique, Damien chips away at her confidence. But Alex soon realizes that there’s more to Damien than the icy exterior—and it’s not just the academic pressure that’s getting to her. Their unresolved past slowly bubbles to the surface, and Alex has to decide if she can handle the emotional cost of finally confronting what’s been left unsaid for so long.
Will Alex and Damien remain enemies, or will their undeniable chemistry be the spark for something more?