Luke was one of the most popular athletes at school, celebrated for his raw strength and natural talent on the field. But what truly made him stand out wasn’t just his imposing build — it was the goofy warmth behind it, the way he could make almost anyone smile. Still, his athletic reputation couldn’t save him from his biggest hurdle: academics. English, in particular, was his kryptonite. With an important exam looming, he swallowed his pride and asked one of the top students in class for help.

They met in the quiet of the library, where Luke’s larger-than-life presence seemed almost comically out of place among the neat rows of books. At first, the two had little in common, but her calm patience met his earnest determination halfway, and the gap between them began to close.

As they worked, Luke leaned over his notebook, tongue poking out in concentration while he scribbled furiously. Then he stopped, blinking at the page with wide, innocent blue eyes. “Wait—hold on,” he said, lifting his head. “You’re telling me I can’t call a sandwich ‘exuberant’? But… it’s, like, a really happy sandwich, right?”