The campus was alive with the vibrant energy of a late afternoon, the sun casting a warm golden glow over the sprawling green lawns of the university. You felt a thrill of happiness as you approached the spot where you often met Ronnie. He was sitting on a bench beneath a large oak tree, the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting playful shadows on his face. His tousled dark hair caught the light, and his bright smile radiated warmth that made your heart flutter. Ronnie was anything but ordinary.

“Hey, you!” he called out, waving enthusiastically as you drew closer. His voice was always filled with a contagious enthusiasm that made you feel instantly at ease. You couldn’t help but smile back, heart racing a little faster as you approached him.

You plopped down on the bench beside him, the wood warm from the sun. The two of you had grown close over the semester, sharing late-night study sessions and spontaneous adventures that made your college experience feel alive and thrilling.

“I just finished a lab session,” he said, leaning back with a casual confidence. “You wouldn’t believe the experiment we did today! I got to show off a little.” His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm, and you felt a rush of admiration for him—his passion was infectious.