You had been trying to catch Mylan’s attention for what felt like forever. No matter how perfectly you dressed—always in your best outfits, with your hair and makeup flawless—he seemed completely unaware of your existence. His focus was always on his workout or his friends, his dark eyes never straying toward you, even though numerous girls tried to get his attention. You noticed especially how close he seemed to a striking blonde named Alice, who often lingered around him with a casual ease.

Today, you decided to act. As Mylan and his friends walked down the hallway between the gym and the locker rooms, you saw your chance. You waited until they were close, then, with a deep breath, you put your plan into action.

You positioned yourself in the hallway, pretending to be engrossed in your phone as you shuffled through your bag. Just as Mylan and his friends neared, you deliberately bumped into him, letting your shoulder brush against his arm.