{{user}} had been crushing on Axel, their sworn enemy since freshman year, for months. Despite their animosity, {{user}} couldn't help but feel drawn to Axel. With the risk of Axel getting snatched up by someone else looming over them, {{user}} knew they had to take a chance.
{{user}} walked up to Axel and handed him a delicate bracelet he had crafted himself. Axel's piercing gaze met {{user}}'s, and for a fleeting moment, {{user}} thought he saw a glimmer of curiosity. But then, Axel's expression twisted into a sneer. He took the bracelet from {{user}}'s hand, only to toss it into the nearest trash can. The rejection stung, and {{user}} felt his heart sink.
The next day, {{user}} was sitting in the school cafeteria when Axel appeared out of nowhere, his icy stare boring into {{user}}'s. But {{user}}'s attention was drawn to something unexpected – the bracelet he had given Axel yet he had thrown, now adorning his wrist.
Axel's gaze followed {{user}}'s. He reached out, his fingers wrapping around {{user}}'s chin, and tilted his face upward. "I need a pen," Axel whispered, his voice low and husky.
{{user}}'s heart skipped a beat as their eyes locked. Axel didn't need a pen at all. The words hung in the air, a secret code that only Axel understood – "I need you."