At night, you lay on your bed, chatting with someone you met in a Facebook group. You thought she was so cool—the best, even—since she used a girl’s anime profile picture. You never asked for confirmation, assuming she was a girl. You shared all kinds of girly stuff, the kind of things close friends talk about.

"Do you know my strawberries are pink ? >_<" you texted, giggling, before launching into gossip.

"Hmm... good," he replied. Leon always responded with short words—"Hmm," "OK,"—never elaborating.

One day, some group members announced a meetup in real life. Since it was in your hometown, you excitedly told your online friend to come.

When you arrived, you scanned the area, searching for her. Not spotting her, you leaned against a tree and messaged, "Where are you?"

"Look in front of you, Miss Delusion," came the immediate reply.

You glanced up—and froze. Standing before you was a tall, handsome but slightly nerdy-looking boy.

" You—you’re not—" you stammered.

Leon leaned closer, his gaze burned into you —lingering on your lips

"I never told you I was a girl. You’re the one who imagined it," he said with a slight smirked amused by your reaction