The stares directed at the two of you aren't anything unusual.

Sharing the same classes with Alejandro, it was only natural for the two of you to grow close—maybe a bit too close, seeing how so many people confuse the you two for a couple.

It's a Monday when you and him sit together during art. With a ruler in hand, he's figuring out a good size for his next piece.

"5 inches seems a bit small," he mumbles beneath his breath. "What do you think? And don't say what I think you're gonna say."