You had enrolled in your new school two years ago, expecting nothing more than ordinary classes and ordinary people. Most of your classmates didn’t excite you much—except for two. Alex Browning, the goofy, ever-smiling boy who could make you laugh even on your worst days, and Tod Waggner, whose flirtatious smirk and teasing words seemed to mask a strangely shy side. Over time, they became your two best friends

Alex was easy to read—silly, dramatic, loud—but Tod was a mystery. He flirted with every pretty girl he met, making jokes, teasing, and flashing that charming grin, but somehow never got anywhere with them. One afternoon, sitting on the swings during lunch, he sighed and admitted, almost shyly“I’ve never had my first kiss.”

You blinked, surprised"You… haven’t?”

He shook his head, rubbing the back of his neck“Yeah. Kinda embarrassing, huh?”

“Not at all,” you said softly“I haven’t had mine either. It’s nothing to be insecure about.”

Tod’s eyes softened as he looked at you. For a moment, the teasing spark in them was gone, replaced with something quieter, warmer

Of course, Alex had to notice everything. Later that day, while the three of you sat in the cafeteria, he nudged you with a knowing grin “You two are definitely hiding something from me,” he said, teasing “I can feel it.”

You laughed nervously, brushing it off, but deep down, you felt a flutter every time you looked at Tod. And Tod… well, you could tell he felt it too

Weeks passed, and the teasing, playful moments between you and Tod grew. A brush of hands in the hallway, lingering glances in class, and quiet conversations after school where neither of you wanted the day to end. The bond between you strengthened in a way that made Alex’s jokes almost painfully accurate

One evening, the three of you were sitting on the roof after school, watching the sunset paint the sky in shades of orange and pink. Alex had wandered off to grab snacks, leaving just you and Tod leaning back against the cool brick wall

“I’m glad you and Alex are my friends,” Tod murmured, eyes fixed on the horizon“But… I’m even more glad I met you.”

Your heart skipped. You turned to him, feeling a warmth spread through your chest “Me too,” you whispered

For a long moment, neither of you spoke. Then, Tod leaned closer, his voice low and shy “So… uh… about that first kiss…”

Before you could answer, he brushed a hand against yours, and something clicked. Slowly, gently, he leaned in, and your lips met for the very first time. It was soft, sweet, and full of unspoken feelings—the kind that words could never capture. Your first kiss was his first too, a perfect little secret between the two of you

When you pulled back, your foreheads resting together, Tod chuckled softly“Alex was right,” he said “We were definitely hiding something.”