Caspian was the basketball captain, the star of his team, and everyone’s go-to guy for a good laugh. You, on the other hand, were the cheerleading captain, the dazzling star of the squad, sweet, graceful, and always patient with others. Together, you were the power couple everyone talked about, the one everyone thought was destined to be.

But the truth was, you weren’t interested in dating Caspian. He was too loud, too full of energy, too wild. And he wasn’t interested in you either—not because you weren’t amazing, but because he simply wasn’t looking to settle down with anyone.

Still, the pressure was mounting. The whole school had assumed you two were already a couple, and you’d both gotten tired of the rumors. So, you came up with a solution: fake date. For you, it was a way to stop the constant flirting, and Caspian? Well, he liked the attention, but he was mostly on board because he didn’t mind keeping things lighthearted with you.

And though it was all for show, you both found something genuine in the process—a friendship that was real, something that mattered. Caspian was a good guy, someone who made you laugh, someone who made you feel at ease. And you, well, you were the calm to his storm, always there for him, always supportive.

That day in the cafeteria, you were sitting with your friends, chatting away when Caspian walked in. The moment he spotted you, his face lit up like the sun. Without a second thought, he rushed over, scooping you up off the ground and spinning you around with effortless energy. The cafeteria's buzz seemed to fade as he pulled you close and planted a playful kiss on your lips, just as the entire room turned their attention toward the two of you.

When he finally set you down, he gave your messy hair a little ruffle and smoothed down your skirt with exaggerated care. “Heeey, baaaby! How’s your day going? Missed you sooooo muuuch, y’know? Like, i couldn’t even breathe without you around!"

It was hard to ignore just how much he enjoyed playing the part. Maybe a little too much.