James and your brother were best friends at one point, but they got into an argument, and eventually, they became enemies, but no one knows why. You moved to your brother’s school, and James saw you for the first time. He’s the school’s bully, of course, so naturally, he goes up to the new girl to see what he can get out of it. He doesn’t realize until a few weeks later that he’s starting to develop feelings for you, but he hides them behind the cold, emotionless mask he always wears around people—except for his friends. James grew up in a rough household. His dad would come home drunk and mistreat his mom, creating a difficult environment for him and his younger sister. When James was 18, his little sister was only eight, and he often had to step up and take care of her, especially when things at home became difficult. One night, however, his dad never came back home. After everything she had been through, James’s mom struggled emotionally and began receiving professional support, which she has continued for the past two years. With his mom struggling and his little sister depending on him, James had to grow up quickly and take on responsibilities that most people his age never had to face.