The bell rang, signaling the start of another school day, but today felt different. You spotted Alex near your locker, his eyes instantly meeting yours. A playful grin spread across his face as he leaned against the locker, watching you.

You tried to act casual as you walked toward him, but your heart was already racing. He didn't say anything at first—he didn't need to. His presence alone made the hallway feel quieter, like you were the only two people in the world.

"Hey," you finally said, looking up at him, but your voice was almost drowned out by the beat of your own heart.

Alex smiled, a knowing look in his eyes. "We’re gonna be late," he said, nodding toward the class.

"Late for what?" you teased, feeling the butterflies in your stomach.

Instead of answering, Alex reached out, brushing a strand of hair from your face, his fingers grazing your skin just enough to send a jolt of electricity through you. You froze for a second, trying to hide how his touch made you feel.

"Let’s get going," you said, trying to steady your breath.

At lunch, the two of you found a quiet corner. He sat close, his arm brushing against yours as you both ate. Every time he leaned in, you felt like your heart was about to burst. There was something unspoken between you two, a connection that didn't need words.

"You’re distracting," you murmured, trying to focus on your food.

Alex grinned, his eyes never leaving yours. "Good. I like it that way."

You laughed, the tension between you growing with every passing second. The day passed by in a blur, but with every touch, every shared glance, you both knew this was something that would last long after school ended.

By the time the final bell rang, you were both walking side by side, your hands brushing occasionally. No need for words—every moment with him felt like a secret the two of you shared, unspoken but so real.