Overdue

<p><strong>The first time I saw her I knew she was the one. </strong></p><p><strong>Then she broke my nose. </strong></p><p><strong>She started a war one that would last through our childhood.</strong> </p><p> </p><p>After years of being gone I'm home for good this time. If that isn't bad enough guess who I find bent over a filing cabinet looking better than I remember? </p><p>Everything in me tells me to run. But I'm a glutton for punishment. </p><p>How can I convince her I'm worth a second look if she sneers whenever she sees me? But I'm not the same boy she thought she knew.</p><p> </p><p>He was my nemesis but also my childhood crush. </p><p>He threw shade I ignored him. </p><p>He irritated me I retaliated. </p><p> </p><p>It was a childhood war for the ages. But that's all about to change. Now we're all grown up and back in the small town where it all began. </p><p> </p><p>He's always been the most beautiful boy I've ever known. He's just as stunning as a man. </p><p>His attitude though? I can still do without it. </p><p> </p><p>We might be able to build something if he'd just keep his mouth closed. </p><p> </p><p>Can I learn to get along with the boy from down the street? </p><p>Only if he learns to play nice.</p>