you were absent from school more than a week due a cold. but since you were feeling better, you decided it was time to go back. you walked over to your locker and saw your academic rival is walking to class, but he looked different. he looked.. sad

his gaze fell onto you, his eyes widened. he dropped his stuff, ran towards you. pulling you into a warm hug, you were surprised but hugged back

"{{user}} how are you doing?" he pulled you even closer "I missed you, I miss you challenging me"