MTLNOVEL Chapter 2: Chapter 2: The Boy Who Stood Out
Strawton was the kind of town where nothing extraordinary ever happened—until the Tommy family arrived.
Nestled between quiet hills and vast forests, it was a peaceful place, the perfect hiding spot for a child born into chaos. Here, Kristof Kane Drago became Vincent Tommy, the son of Andrew and Layla Tommy, who were nothing more than an ordinary couple to the outside world.
But Vincent was anything but ordinary.
A Prodigy in the Making
From the moment he could walk, Vincent was faster, stronger, and smarter than any child his age. By five, he could run faster than some adults. By seven, he could solve complex equations that left his teachers baffled. And by ten, he had mastered basketball in a way that made even high school players jealous.
Strawton High was where his legend began.
By fourteen, he was already the undisputed star of the school. Straight-A student, basketball MVP, admired by teachers, feared by rivals. He was the name on everyone's lips.
But for Vincent, it wasn't enough. There was always something missing—something he couldn't explain. A feeling deep in his bones, like a beast waiting to be unleashed.
Then, she arrived.
Emily Wilson: The Challenger
The first time Vincent saw Emily Wilson, she was standing in front of the class, introducing herself.
"Emily Wilson, transfer student," she said, her voice calm but confident.
She was stunning—sky-blue eyes that seemed to glow, golden-hued skin that radiated warmth, and a presence that demanded attention. But what caught Vincent off guard wasn't her beauty.
It was the way she met his gaze.
No fear. No admiration. Just quiet defiance.
And then she took the seat right next to his.
When the first test results came in, Vincent expected his usual perfect score. But there it was—another perfect score, right next to his name.
Emily Wilson had tied with him.
For the first time in his life, Vincent felt something new—competition.
Rivalry Turned Friendship
At first, he was annoyed. How could someone match him? He was Vincent Tommy, the best at everything.
But his annoyance soon turned into curiosity. Emily was more than just smart—she was disciplined, driven, and completely unbothered by his reputation. She didn't try to impress him. She didn't fawn over him like the others.
She challenged him.
And Vincent, for reasons he couldn't understand, wanted to know more about her.
They started talking. First, it was about assignments. Then, it was late-night study sessions. Then, it was basketball games, walks after school, and shared secrets.
Before he realized it, he had stopped seeing her as a rival.
And started seeing her as something more.
A Feeling He Couldn't Ignore
Vincent had always been in control of his emotions. But with Emily, things were different. He found himself wanting to be around her, thinking about her even when she wasn't there.
It scared him.
Because deep down, something told him—this wasn't just attraction.
This was fate.
And fate was never kind.
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