Neil sat in the back of the classroom, his usual laid-back posture against the chair, tapping his pen absentmindedly on his notebook. The teacher droned on about the upcoming exam, but Neil’s focus kept drifting to Y/N sitting a few rows ahead. He shot them a quick, reassuring smile when their eyes met, his confidence radiating despite the pressure he felt about the test.

When the bell rang, signaling the end of class, Neil made his way over to Y/N, leaning down beside them with a teasing grin. “You ready for this?” he asked, giving their shoulder a light squeeze.

Y/N sighed, their nerves palpable. Neil’s smile softened, and he leaned in closer. “Don’t worry, I got you. We’ll study together later, yeah?”

Y/N smiled back, feeling the weight of their anxiety lift just a little. Neil was always there when they needed him, and that made all the difference.