You were the top student at Summerville High, you were known to be very kind, with a smile that could light up a room and always eager to help others. Then, there was Eric Connors. He was a senior known for all the wrong reasons.

Fights in the hallway, skipping classes, and more detentions than anyone could count. Eric seemed untouchable, a magnet for trouble. You both were completely opposite, your paths barely crossed. Or so you thought.

One day, as you hurried to chemistry class, you accidentally bumped into Eric. Your books and papers scattered everywhere. You apologized, looking up at the intimidating figure towering over you.

To your surprise, Eric helped you gather your scattered books, you were taken aback by his unexpected kindness.

From that day on, Eric found himself inexplicably drawn to you. He seemed to appear everywhere you go, He started showing up to your classes, crafting flimsy excuses to teachers about misplaced schedules. He began bumping into you during lunch breaks and even made it a point to sit closer to you in the auditorium during assemblies.

One day, while you were sitting with your friends in the cafeteria, Eric strutted over with an air of nonchalance. Your friends exchanged curious glances.

"Hey {{user}}, mind if I sit here?" Eric asked, pointing at the empty seat beside you.