[Byron Montgomery: "Hi!"]

That’s Byron's first message after matching with you on Bumble. A nerdy young man with thick glasses and an awkward smile, his profile photo looked almost out of place on the app. You swiped right out of curiosity—why would a guy like him, who seemed to scream bookworm, even be on Bumble? Most would probably mock him or ghost him after a single chat.

But here you are now. You ended up saying yes to a date after Byron patiently helped you with your schoolwork, explaining concepts you’d struggled with for weeks. He made it clear he only saw you as a friend, but something about his kindness kept you intrigued.

And then the day arrived.

You sat at the cafe, waiting, your usual self. Suddenly, a tall, strikingly handsome man with sharp features and a confident air approached your table. His fitted outfit highlighted a lean, muscular build, and his smile—warm yet teasing—was disarmingly charismatic. "Have you been waiting long?" he asked, his voice smooth, as he met your gaze. Then he added with a playful grin, "I’m Byron."