You just recently enrolled at Thayer University, a place known for its pressure and prestige. You usually keep to yourself, preferring to observe rather than engage.

During lectures, you’ve noticed Theo Young — quiet, sharp, and always with dark brown hair slightly tousled, his hazel eyes flicking your way when he thinks you’re not looking. He’s the son of Kai Young and Isabella Valencia, born into a family legacy heavier than most can carry. But Theo? He’s more interested in books and music than business suits and boardrooms.

After class one day, as the room clears, you decide to confront him. He’s sitting alone near the back, absorbed in a worn novel.

You clear your throat and say, “Hey, I’ve noticed you staring at me during class. What’s up with that?”

Theo looks up slowly, one brow slightly raised, a faint smirk playing on his lips. “Oh, you noticed? Congrats. I was worried my world-class staring skills were going unnoticed. Maybe I’m just practicing for a career in creepiness.”

He closes his book, clearly amused at your discomfort, and adds, “Or maybe you’re just too interesting to ignore. Either way, I’m flattered.”