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The Guy Who Lives Next Door
Last Updated : 2026-01-23
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When sixteen-year-old Ruby Cole’s life gets uprooted from her sunny hometown to the loud streets of New York City, she expects the worst. New school, new rules, new people—total disaster. But she didn’t expect him. Kai Kingston. Her next-door neighbor. The loud, ridiculously handsome, rich boy who throws parties that last until 3 a.m. The boy every girl wants… …except Ruby. Because Kai is rude. Arrogant. Annoying. A certified heartbreaker. And after she accidentally embarrasses him on her first day of school, he decides to make her life miserable. But the more they clash, the more Ruby realizes that Kai’s smirk hides loneliness… And the more Kai pushes her away, the more he finds himself drawn to the one girl who refuses to worship him. Enter: A charming boy at school who actually treats Ruby right. A jealous Kai who hates how much he cares. Secrets, late-night rooftop confessions, family drama, heartbreak, and a love that neither of them expected. Because sometimes the boy she swore she hate… …is the one her heart can’t let go of. Welcome to the loudest, sweetest, most confusing year of Ruby’s life. Read to find out what happens
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The Guy Who Lives Next Door Chapter 37 — Cracks in the Armor
Kai’s words followed Ruby out of the classroom, down the hallway, all the way to the front steps of the school.She didn’t answer him.Or slow down.But she felt it.That sentence lodged itself somewhere deep, uncomfortable, and warm in a way she didn’t trust.Ruby told herself she was done noticing Kai Kingston.Done analyzing his moods, his words and she also done wondering what he meant when he looked at her like he almost understood her.And for most of the next few days, she succeeded.She focused on school. On Lila’s dramatic recaps of every hallway interaction. On Zara’s sarcastic commentary during lunch. On not looking toward Kai’s table.But life had a way of pushing her back toward him.Especially when they lived next door.It happened on a Thursday evening.Ruby came home late from the library, arms full of books, brain fried from studying. The street was quiet, lights glowing softly along the sidewalk.The Kingston house loomed beside hers—huge, modern, intimidating.And d
Last Updated : 2026-01-23The Guy Who Lives Next Door Chapter 36 — Detention
Kai’s voice echoed in Ruby’s head long after he disappeared down the hall.She told herself not to care.She told herself it was just another Kingston line—arrogant, entitled, empty.But it followed her all the way to the last period.And apparently, so did he.Detention was announced over the loudspeaker in the most casual tone possible, like it wasn’t a sentence.“Ruby Hale and Kai Kingston, please report to Room 214 after school.”Ruby froze mid-zip of her backpack.Around her, the classroom erupted in whispers.Kai didn’t even look surprised.Of course not.This was his territory. Consequences bent around him like weak knees.Ruby stood slowly, jaw tight. Detention with him. Trapped in the same room. No escape. No buffer. No Theo. No Lila. Just her and Kai Kingston and all the words she’d been holding back.She hated that her pulse quickened.Room 214 was small and old, the kind of classroom that smelled faintly of dust and erasers. Two desks sat separated in the middle like an aw
Last Updated : 2026-01-22The Guy Who Lives Next Door Chapter 35 — Jealousy Looks Ugly
“Do you even hear yourself?” Ruby muttered under her breath, mostly to herself.Kai didn’t answer. He didn’t have to. His presence pressed on her from across the hall. A shadow, a warning, a storm waiting to break.The cafeteria was crowded. The lunch rush had everyone in a hurry, trays clattering, gossip buzzing like electricity. Ruby tried to keep her head down, eat quickly, and avoid the inevitable.But she didn’t get that luxury today.Kai sat at his usual table, surrounded by his friends, that careless grin plastered on his face—but it was off. Edges sharp, eyes flicking constantly toward her.And Theo. Of course Theo. He was sitting across the hall, quietly eating, notebook open, eyes scanning the room like a hawk.Ruby’s stomach twisted.It started small.Kai’s friends nudged him. “Look at her with Alvarez.”He didn’t answer at first. He just stared. His jaw tightened. His hand slammed on the table.“Alvarez,” Kai said, voice low but deadly, “what are you doing with her?”Theo’
Last Updated : 2026-01-21The Guy Who Lives Next Door Chapter 34 — Brielle’s Lie
Ruby had learned to ignore the gossip app. She had trained herself to walk past it like it was a buzzing fly — annoying, but harmless. Until today.She was walking to her locker when Lila grabbed her arm, eyes wide.“Ruby, you need to see this!”Ruby groaned. “Lila, I—”But Lila shoved her phone under her nose.Ruby froze.The screen showed a post, carefully crafted: two photos cropped and edited to look intimate. Ruby and Theo, arms brushing in the hallway, laughing in the library. A caption ran underneath:“New power couple? #RubyAndTheo #SecretDating”Ruby’s stomach dropped. “No,” she whispered. “This isn’t real.”“It doesn’t matter,” Lila said, her voice tight. “Everyone will see it as real. Look at the comments!”Scrolling through, Ruby saw hundreds of emojis — hearts, fire, shocked faces. Some messages were malicious:“Typical new girl, trying to get attention.”“Wait, isn’t he smart? She’s using him.”“Kingston’s neighbor? Hahaha, she’s got plans.”Ruby’s fingers shook. “Briell
Last Updated : 2026-01-21
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