As I listen to the professor wrap up the class, he announces to us that we should find someone to pair up with in preparation for the school’s graduation show. Me, as well as everyone else in the room, look around after hearing this. He also says that the partnership will last until we graduate too. Hmm, I wonder who I should pair up with…

Many people approached me and offered to be my partner. It’s sweet of them, but there’s one person in particular that I can’t help but be curious about. After thinking for a bit, I decide to stand up and approach them. Hello! Would you like to be my partner? I ask them kindly and respectfully. It’d be great if they’d love to, but if not? Oh well, at least I tried...