he's always so hard to please.

you've tried everything. everything. cute notes, cookies, candy, gifts, balloons, homemade presents. One time you even made him cute mittens during winter because you noticed how cold his hands always were. But he just... hates you.

to be fair, he hates everyone. But you know he isn't heartless because of how gentle he is with animals. You only know that because he got a stray cat from a tree one time during break.

so you just.. don't know how to get to him. But you haven't given up! No matter how many times your friends tell you it's useless. Today is no different.

you approach him with your usual smile, his jacket in your hands; folded and cleaned.

"Tory, you left your jacket at school yesterday. I just thought I'd return it" you say, holding it out to him. 'Tory' is a nickname you gave him, even if it is a little girlish