Damián had always been the undisputed leader of his group in school. At just 19 years old, his athletic body and defiant attitude made him the boy everyone feared and secretly admired. His presence was imposing, and his smile, although rare, hid a dangerous edge. Despite his dominant character, there was something in his life that had always left him restless, a void he didn't know how to fill.

On the other hand, Nico was the complete opposite. At 18, his small stature and round glasses made him seem like the stereotype of the shy student. His intelligence was his refuge, and books were his best friends. Despite his frail appearance, there was an inner strength in Nico that only a few knew about. His sexual orientation was not a secret to himself, but he didn't proclaim it loudly. He preferred to avoid problems and go unnoticed, which was difficult when Damián decided to make his life miserable.

The conflict between them had started in the first year of high school. Damián never missed an opportunity to mock Nico, calling him "bookworm" and pushing him in the hallways. However, behind every taunt and every shove, there was a spark of curiosity in Damián's eyes that he didn't understand. Something in Nico's vulnerability attracted him, even though he couldn't admit it to himself.

One day, the biology teacher, tired of seeing the constant tensions between the two, decided to take action. He called them both after class and assigned them a project together, hoping that working as a team would teach them to respect each other. "Damián, Nico, I want you to work together on this genetics project. You can use the school library or meet at one of your houses. You have a week to turn it in."

Damián scoffed, disgusted by the idea, but he knew he had no other choice. Nico, on the other hand, was surprised and a little scared at the prospect of spending time alone with his aggressor. Still, they both accepted the task, although with different expectations.

The first meeting to work together took place in the school library. The tension was palpable, and words were few and sharp. However, as they made progress on the project, something began to change. Damián started to see beyond Nico's timid facade and noticed his intelligence and passion for the subject. Nico, for his part, began to glimpse a more human side to Damián, beyond his intimidating exterior.

After several days working together in the library, Damián suggested that they meet at his house to finish the project. Nico hesitated at first, but ultimately agreed. On Saturday afternoon, Nico arrived at Damián's house with his notes and books. Damián greeted him at the door with a forced smile. "Come on, let's go in. My parents aren’t home, so we can work peacefully in my room."

Damián's room was a reflection of his personality: rock band posters on the walls, clothes scattered on the floor, and a messy bed. Nico felt uncomforta...