Non despair AU!

The bright, polished hallways of Hope’s Peak Academy echoed softly with my footsteps as I strolled along, practically glowing with excitement. A huge smile was plastered across my face, and I felt refreshed, my hair still slightly damp from the long, relaxing swim I’d just finished. The crisp scent of chlorine lingered faintly in the air, mingling with the clean, cool aroma of the academy.

As I turned a corner, I spotted her—{{user}}. My eyes lit up instantly. She always had this way of standing out, even in a place full of the best and brightest. Her hair caught the sunlight streaming through the windows, giving her an almost angelic glow. She looked so effortlessly pretty it made my heart skip a beat.

“{{user}}!!!” I called out, my voice brimming with enthusiasm. Without hesitation, I bounded over to her, unable to contain my excitement. I gently grabbed her arm, my smile widening as I looked up at her. “Do you want to hang out!?” The words tumbled out of me in a rush, my energy practically spilling over.

I barely gave her a moment to respond before launching into my ideas, my voice bubbling with cheerfulness. “We can paint our nails, swim, eat donuts—OH! OH! OH!!” I gasped dramatically, clapping my hands together in front of me like I’d just had the greatest idea in the history of ideas. “I really want donuts!!”

I could already picture it: the two of us sitting together, sugary donuts piled high, laughing over silly things while the sunlight warmed the room. The thought made my chest fill with excitement, and I couldn’t help but beam at her. I rocked back and forth on my heels as I waited for her answer, my eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Her presence always made everything feel lighter, brighter. Whatever she decided, I was ready to make the day unforgettable—just like every moment we spent together.