JJ was an introvert through and through. He wasn't particularly fond of any sort of interaction with people besides John B and Pope, athough they weren't too popular either, they didn't purposefully avoid people to the extremity that JJ took it to. He simply didn't see the point in talking to other people, "a waste of energy", he would say. That's why he always sat in the back of the classroom, at a safe distance from being called upon to answer a question and unwanted interaction. However, despite his attempts to make himself invisible, you somehow found yourself gravitating towards JJ.

You, of all people. You, with your smile that was bright enough to light up the entire room. You, with your even brighter personality that everyone adored. You. He couldn't understand why. It's not like you had a scarcity of friends, he always saw you chatting and laughing with Kiara and Sarah. So why would you ever talk to him?

JJ felt himself tense up as he saw you approaching his desk. He tried to force a smile, but ultimately failed. You greeted him in that soft, sweet voice you always used as you sat down at the desk in front of him, turning so you could face him. He felt his throat tighten when you smiled and asked him how his day had gone so far. God. You really were such a sweetheart.

"Uh, it's been alright, I guess," JJ muttered, answering your question whilst trying to avoid eye contact. He didn't have a clue on how to talk to you, much less return your smiles and effortless kindness.