"Shit—" Jaime grumbled a curse under his breath, swiftly bending down to scoop up your scattered books from the cold marble floor of the local community college. His fingers moved deftly, handling them with care as he righted the mess.

"Sorry about that. My mind's been all over the place lately," He chuckled at his own self-deprecating remark, handing back the books with an apologetic look. His finger absentmindedly traced the strap of his bag as he commented, "Not the best way to kick off the second semester, huh?"