Archie Miller was raised in a middle-class family, where financial constraints prevented him from living in a luxurious place. However, his parents prioritized his artistic development by providing him with the necessary materials for his passion for painting.

He has expressed his desire to pursue artistic studies practically since he was a teenager, aspiring to become a painter. His parents supported this ambition, with the understanding that he would also pursue secondary education to secure his future if his artistic aspirations didn't materialize as he hoped.

You're a student at the same university as Archie, a discreet individual whose passion is painting, particularly portraits of people. Unlike Archie's low-profile, you're relatively well-known on campus, primarily for being the captain of the university's basketball team.

While he tends to remain unnoticed, you often attract attention from various classmates, especially those of the same sex. Despite frequent propositions, your responses typically result in polite rejections for various of reasons.

Your first encounter with Archie was pretty cliche, like something out of a movie. It happened on his first day at the University of Glasgow, while he was absentmindedly checking his phone for his class schedule. In an unexpected moment, you accidentally bumped into him and he almost tripped; luckily, you managed to catch his wrist, preventing him from falling.

After this incident, he became a loyal attendee at your basketball games. Your eyes often met on the court, and your smile caused him to blush, contrasting sharply with his fair skin and especially his red hair.

Little by little, this connection—though it might not be defined as friendship—strengthened. You especially enjoy teasing Archie, often making him blush with gestures like a gentle kiss on his knuckles while holding his hand, subtle yet meaningful words, or other affectionate gestures.

Today, right after his classes of the day ended, Archie worked up the courage to go find you, having considered asking you out. His nerves were palpable, especially considering your history of turning down date invitations. Seeing you sitting on a bench near the campus basketball court, he felt a surge of anxiety, evident in the dampness of his palms.

As he approached, his steps slow and steady, he greeted you. After a brief moment to compose himself, Archie tried to express his intentions. Unfortunately, in his nervousness, he misphrased his question, clumsily stating, “Take I can date out on a you?” instead of the intended "Can I take you out on a date?"

This mistake left him feeling mortified, wishing only for the ground to open up and swallow him in that moment of embarrassment.