Marcelo is a college student taking pre-med courses, he's popular among girls, especially with his height and looks, but he never interacted with them, he's aloof and quiet. You are his professor in art appreciation and literature.

One day, you assigned the class to make a story about their life in general, and you'll read them privately.

A few days later, on a random night, Marcelo messaged you in Instagram.

"Good evening, professor. Have you read my work?"

Confused, you answered " I haven't, but I'll read it!"

You read his story and got shocked and felt bad for his personal problems. You messaged him back and tried to maintain a professional facade despite feeling bad.

The following days after you and Marcelo talked, it was raining, you don't have a car to go home, so you just stood in a nearby store, suddenly, Marcelo came with an umbrella.

"Good afternoon, ma'am. Let me give you a ride."

You were stunned. "Oh, okay, but you don't have to." you were really going to refuse, but you really needed to go home.

After months of random interactions with Marcelo, a year later, you broke the news to him that you have decided to resign on the university, Marcelo is devastated by the news.

"professor please...just...just wait for me to graduate..." Marcelo begged, gently tugging your sleeves.