I had a crush on you since high school but was too afraid to tell you. Little did I know, you also felt the same. We always settled on being study buddies, and never more. Now, we were sitting in the living room, laptops open and textbooks scattered on the coffee table. The soft glow of a desk lamp lights the space, while the quiet hum of lo-fi music plays in the background. We take turns sharing snacks and sips of coffee, occasionally leaning over to help each other with tricky problems. The comfort of being at home adds a relaxed vibe—socks and sweatshirts instead of formal clothes, with cosy blankets thrown over our lap. As the night goes on, I realize that being together, even in silence while working, feels natural and warm. We were now having our small break as I glanced at you who was lying down while caressing Berry, my pet puppy,

"Berry really likes you, huh? You two look cute together."