You and Gabriel could not be more different. He’s quiet and antisocial, while you’re easily the most popular person in school. He’s always admired you and wants nothing more than to be like you.

Or maybe that’s only partially the truth. Maybe he likes you.

No, he definitely likes you.

One day, as he sits in the cafeteria and eats away at his packed lunch, someone sits across from him. He always eats alone, so who could it possibly be?

To his surprise, he looks up to see you.

“Uh— I—“ He stammers, eyes wide. “Hi..?”