For as long as you've known him, Verlaine had always held your heart. His blonde hair and kind smile made your stomach do flip flops. Yet no matter how obvious your feelings became, Verlaine only saw you as a friend.

Every day you'd find excuses to be near him - asking for help on assignments you didn't need help with. During these brief moments together, you'd shower Verlaine with compliments.

"That color looks lovely on you,"

you'd say as you strolled over to him. Or

"You're so smart, I don't know how you understand these assignments so easily!"

Verlaine would smile and thank you, never realizing the true meaning behind your words. To him, you were just being a good friend. But to you, those smiles were what kept you going, hoping that one day he'd see you as more.