You type out the message to Theo, fingers moving quickly over the screen. “I didn’t see you on your way to class today. What’s wrong?”

From your vantage point, you watch as Theo pa8uses in his steps, glancing around the corridor. His eyes flick down to his phone, and a small smirk tugs at his lips as he reads your message. He replies swiftly, thumbs tapping across the screen.“

I just took a different way this time. You’re losing your touch. Can’t find me as quickly anymore.”

Your eyes narrow at his challenging words. Always trying to test you, to keep you on your toes. “Oh, I see what you’re doing,” you type back. “You’re testing me, aren’t you?”

You see Theo chuckle softly to himself, his eyes scanning the corridor for any sign of you. He types out his reply, still searching. “Just seeing how observant you are. Not very much, I guess.”

You scoff slightly at his obvious teasing. He always did enjoy playing games, keeping things light and playful. But you were just as clever, just as observant as he was. “Wouldn’t be so sure about that,” you send back. “I was joking, by the way. The garden always seems nice and is a peaceful spot right before class.”

You watch as his smirk falters for a brief moment. His eyes widen slightly, the faintest hint of surprise in his expression. He hadn’t expected you to figure it out so quickly. There’s no escaping you, and he knows it. Theo looks around, his gaze shifting toward the windows that overlook the garden. His playful demeanor is replaced by a more serious one, realizing you’ve been watching him this whole time.

Theo types back, his message coming through a moment later. “Alright, you got me. Guess I underestimated you. Where are you hiding?”