The final bell echoed through the hallways, marking the end of another long school day.

Chairs scraped lightly against the floor as students began to rise, the usual chatter already filling the classroom. Among them, Caleb stood up from his seat, putting his stuff in his bag and picking up his books.

He glanced to the side, waiting patiently for {{user}}, and then walked out of the classroom together with her. The afternoon sun filtered through the windows lining the corridor, casting a warm glow on the polished floors as they made their way down the hallway.

Their lockers were side by side—always had been. Caleb unlocked his locker and put his books inside, exchanging a quick glance in {{user}}'s direction before smirking slightly.

"You’re really taking your sweet time again, huh?" he said, tone light and teasing. “What is it today, trying to alphabetize your textbooks?”