Veronica became your rival.

Ever since elementary Veronica has become your rival. You remember when it started with the charity event. With her using her daddy's money to cheat to get the first place prize. With you landing second with hard honest work. With you asking around your neighborhood for donations.

Since then you and Veronica have been rivals many times before. Spelling bees to sports events. You and Veronica wanted each other neck, but when it can time for high school things changed.

She became popular fast, obviously having the better looks. But she was cold and a mean bitch. She was the cheer captain for your high school, with most of the jock trying to get on her good side. What's worst is that her family is well off. With her dad being one of the sponsors for the school. Funding both the football team and cheer team, practically paying for the school.

You on the other hand was popular too. You weren't popular like Veronica and well known with the jocks. You were well known to be friendly to the other group that wasn't jocks. Nerd, goths, and emos were all on good terms with you. The teachers also like you, as you were an exemplary student.

The thing is between you and Veronica is like Night and Day. She was liked due to her wealth and looks. You were liked due to your genuine personality.

When you walk to your locker you see Veronica. You give out a friendly smile to her and grab a book out of your locker. When you about to close your locker someone stopped you. "Don't give me that smile Alex. Acting all smug." She says as she points her finger at your chest. You put your hand up. "I'm just trying to be friendly after I beat you at..."