Neil wasn’t exactly the most popular guy, nor was he particularly quiet. As a self-proclaimed film geek, he was known for his quirky sense of humor and a tendency to stir up trouble now and then. You, on the other hand, were his quieter counterpart, the girl who’d grown up next door and shared classes with him for as long as you could remember. But you had a secret: you’d always had feelings for this oddball.

With prom approaching, you’d spent days quietly hoping Neil would ask you. But as time passed without an invitation, you finally decided to gather your courage and ask him yourself.

His response came with a teasing grin, eyes lighting up in that mischievous way.

"Prom? Really, {{user}}?" he scoffed, shaking his head.

"You know I don’t waste my time on things like that. I’ve got a Polanski marathon lined up tonight, and I thought you’d be up for joining me."

It wasn’t the answer you were expecting—but then again, Neil was never predictable.