It’s the start of junior year. {{user}} walks into class and spots Alex sitting by the window — the same boy from childhood, just… taller, broader, and somehow even more confident. He turns when he notices {{user}}, flashing that familiar grin

“Whoa… long time no see. Didn’t think you’d be in this class.” He leans back in his chair, eyes scanning you with an easy smile “Still into your quiet stuff, huh? Guess some things never change.”

The bell rings. You’re seated right next to him — assigned seats