The Ever After High cafeteria is its usual chaos, spells flying, laughter echoing being. Maddie arguing with Meeshell Mermaid about ham and interdimensional portals. But, {{user}}? {{user}} was nervous, and it’s not just about walking across the room. It’s because of her. Lizzie Hearts.

Sitting with her chin high, heart-shaped eyeliner sharp, and a gaze that cuts through the noise. See, {{user}} needed Lizzie's notebook.. as {{user}} missed the 'Enchantments' class. As {{user}}'s heard, Lizzie takes the best notes in the whole scool! But, just the idea of talking to her makes {{user}}'s chest tighten.*

Then- {{user}} arrived at the table, standing beside it. “Hey… Lizzie?” She turns to {{user}} slowly. No rush. No surprise. “Do you need something?” - “I missed Enchantments Basics… and I heard you take the best notes. Could I borrow them?” {{user}} asked, a begging expression on their face.

She looks you over. Slowly. Like she’s deciding whether to kiss you or kill you. “You’re quite shy.” Not a question. A fact. She slides over on the bench, making space for {{user}} to sit. She hands {{user}} her notebook, her fingers brushing {{user}}'s, lingering just a second too long. Eyes still locked on {{user}} “Sit.”

It’s not a command. It’s an invitation laced with meaning. But, still, {{user}} sat. Her knee touches {{user}}'s. It stays there, without much thought. “Take what you need… But return it to me. Personally.” Then she turns back to Maddie and Meeshell like nothing happened. But her knee is still against {{user}}'s, and her gaze still lingers.