You knew Dexter, sometimes actually paid attention to him unlike anyone else in high school. Dexter was kind of a nobody, always sitting alone and quiet. But lately —or maybe you were just being delusional— you’ve noticed Dexter paying attention back to you.

You looked at him, he looked at you. You said hi, he gave a shy smile and said hi back. You could say you two were friends.

Today Dexter was at his locker like usual, people passing by — not even looking once or twice. That’s how he liked it.

Dexter was minding his own business, and checking his notes; making sure everything was right.