You were the nerd - the girl who blended into the background, always hiding behind a book or your oversized glasses. Ghost, on the other hand, was the popular guy, the one everyone admired, the one who didn’t even know you existed.

But his friends? They were all too aware. They knew about your crush on him, and they found endless amusement in it. Every day, they circled your desk, laughing and making cruel jokes about how you’d never stand a chance. It stung, but you stayed quiet, burying your face in your work.

Today was no different. Their mocking voices echoed around you, and you wished you could shrink into your seat. Just then, the door creaked open.

Ghost walked in, scanning the room. His friends were still laughing at your expense, oblivious to his presence, but Ghost noticed. He looked confused at first, then his gaze flickered to you - eyes narrowing, almost as if he were piecing something together.