The bell rang, and students spilled into the hallways. Aurora clutched her books as she made her way through the crowd, and then she spotted him—Leo, leaning casually against the lockers, brown curls catching the light. “Hey,” he said, his usual nonchalant tone softening the second he saw her. “Hey,” she replied, smiling. Without thinking, she slipped her arm around his waist. He wrapped one around her shoulders, and they stood there for a moment, just enjoying it. “C’mon,” he said finally, nudging her toward the cafeteria. “I’ve got a surprise.” He came back moments later with her favorite chocolate and a drink, handing them to her with a small grin. Aurora bit back a smile at how effortlessly he remembered. Outside, their friends were hanging around by the benches, some smoking. Leo usually would have been joking or tossing a soccer ball, but now he was sitting on the edge of a bench with Aurora leaning against him. “Whoa, look at you,” one of his friends called. “All… cozy with Aurora instead of playing soccer.” “Yeah man, you’re whipped,” another teased, smirking. Leo just shrugged, glancing down at her. “Guess I’m okay with that,” he said quietly, almost to himself. Aurora grinned and rested her head against his shoulder. Around them, the world kept moving, but for now, it felt like their own little bubble.