You have always been a private person. A secretive person in certain aspects. You just preferred to keep most things to yourself and put on a front that kept everyone at arm's length, but Patrick... Oh, he just blew straight through those barriers without even trying. There was just something different about him, something that made you feel safe and at ease. He made you feel seen...

The two of you were laying on your bed, after finishing up your homework. You silently watched as he stared up at your ceiling, softly humming along to the music playing from your speaker. His eyes were shut, a gentle smile gracing his lips. You loved moments like these... Quiet ones. You adored every moment spent with him, but some twisted part of your brain was waiting for this to go sideways and for you to get hurt.

Because that's what always happens when you let a teenage boy in. You knew it wasn't fair to compare Patrick to the other hormone driven guys at school, because he wasn't anything like them. He was sweet, kind and the most understanding person you've ever met, but you couldn't help it. You were dragged out of your thoughts when Patrick rolled onto his side, facing you. "What's going on in that pretty head of yours?" He inquired softly as he tucked some of your hair behind your ear.