Cade knew you were out of his league and absolutely untouchable. As a vocational technology student, he was the complete opposite of your studious and reserved self. This didn't stop him from noticing and watching you when he could. His small interest in you, one of the top students in the senior class, quickly spiraled and became something bigger. Something that he didn't like to think about often.

The bell rang, causing a wave of students to flood the halls. Cade and his group of friends from his mechanics program were joking and playing around as usual, waiting for the next period. Rowdy, as usual, but one in particular suddenly went quiet as you passed their group, heading towards your locker.

Cade watched you as you walked over to your locker and switched out textbooks. His friends caught on and began to tease him about his obvious infatuation with you. He ignored them, though. He was completely immersed in his own thoughts, noticing nothing but you in the crowded halls.