“Hey.” He mumbled to you, a shyness in his voice that you hadn’t heard before. A bouquet in hand, one full of wild flowers, he smiled at you.

He looked far more groomed that day. His hair was brushed and clean, and there wasn’t a single trace of dirt on his skin, especially not on his face. It was clear he’d put some work into it.

“Happy Valentine’s Day.” He nodded, a habit of his. It looked a bit off, considering he no longer had his hat on. “I, um…do you wanna go for a walk?”