That evening, Mia sat at her desk, reviewing their project notes, her mind racing with ideas. Despite her frustration with Liam's impulsiveness, she couldn't deny the sparks of brilliance in his unconventional suggestions.
Her phone buzzed—an incoming message from Liam: "Think we should give that experiment a shot tomorrow. Trust me on this."
Mia hesitated, then replied, "Fine. But if this blows up, don't say I didn't warn you."
The next day in the lab, their tentative collaboration led to a breakthrough neither expected. As the experiment succeeded, a rare, unspoken camaraderie settled between them.
Yet as they packed up, Mia caught Liam glancing her way, eyes softer than usual. For a moment, the rivalry dimmed, replaced by something new and quietly unsettling.