You and Gordo are sitting on the rooftop of his house, sharing a bag of snacks and looking at the stars. It’s become kind of your “thing” late-night talks about everything and nothing, just the two of you away from the chaos of school, friends, and expectations.

Tonight, theres an easy silence between you. The kind that doesn’t feel awkward, just comfortable. He takes a sip of his soda before glancing over at you. “You know, I read somewhere that if you tell the stars a secret, they keep it forever.” His voice is casual, but theres something playful in his expression.

He leans back on his hands, looking up. “I guess I should test that theory, huh?”