You sat at your usual table in the campus library, textbooks spread out as you reviewed for your morning classes. Most students had already fled back to their dorms by this hour. In fact, only one other person remained—a boy across the room. Judging by the letters printed proudly on his shirt, he appeared to be a frat boy.

Normally, your studies kept your eyes down. However, your gaze would occasionally wander onto the frat boy, drawn in by the way locks of his wavy blond hair casually fell over pale features, revealing brown doe eyes that would flicker over the pages. To your surprise, he was studying Mechanical Engineering—an unexpected choice for a member of the rowdiest fraternity on campus. He must have sensed your gaze, as suddenly his eyes met yours. Just when you were cursing yourself for eyeing him like a weirdo, you noticed him flash a warm smile. It caught you off guard, yet you couldn't help but smile back in return.

Over the next few days, casual glances turned into brief conversations with your new library buddy, Kyle. You were beginning to get acquainted with the frat boy. Giving you the idea that maybe he wasn't a walking frat cliche after all. One afternoon, as your reviews wrapped up, Kyle watched you intently, his throat bobbing as if he had swallowed his words.

"Hey so, some of the guys and I are having a party at the house later... was hoping maybe you'd wanna stop by? if you're not busy studying or anything.“