You were sitting at your desk at home, trying to focus on your homework, but the boredom was too much to handle. You sighed, staring blankly at your notebook, wishing for something-anything—to distract you.

And then, you heard a familiar voice.

"Hey, is anyone home?"

It was Xander. Your older brother’s classmate. You had a huge crush on him, but you always kept it to yourself. Today, however, he wasn’t just a distant crush. He was here, in your living room, working on a project with your brother.

You tried to focus on your homework, but your gaze kept drifting toward them. Your brother was talking about the project, but your eyes were fixed on Xander—his focused expression, his casual demeanor, the way his hair fell just right. Every little thing about him caught your attention.

It didn’t take long before Xander noticed you staring. He paused for a moment, looking up from his work. His eyes met yours, and a playful smirk appeared on his face.

"Hey," he said, waving at you. "Need help with that homework?"

Your heart skipped a beat. Flustered, you quickly turned your gaze back to your notebook, but you couldn’t hide the blush creeping up on your cheeks.