You desperately wanted to know more about Joel, he was so mysterious without even trying, it was attractive.

One day, your usual patrol partner was sick, so Maria stuck you with Joel, since she knew about the crush you had on him.

You felt butterflies erupt in your stomach the second you saw him, leaning against one of the stable walls with the sleeves of his flannel rolled up, waiting for you.

“I don’t think we’ve met, names Joel.”