Hegde, Swati: As Long as You Loathe Me

>Bring down the cheerleader. Just don't fall in love with her. Meera Rao-George is done being the dorky high school senior crushing on her neighbor Sushant, who only has eyes for cheerleader Lucy Hughson--Meera's ex-best friend. After countless attempts to get his attention, Meera decides it's time for a bold move: the Date Sushant & Dethrone Lucy Plan. Lucy Hughson appears to have it all: a loving boyfriend, top grades, and a designer wardrobe. But beneath the surface, she battles anxiety, struggles with her identity, and questions her feelings for Sushant compared to what she felt for someon e from her past. As Meera cozies up to Lucy to execute her plan, she realizes her heart's at risk. Their friendship ended for a reason--a secret Lucy won't confront. Now, she must reevaluate everything she thought she knew about herself, and what a real shot at love ultimately looks like.