Hampton sit on the bleachers in front of the soccer field, his eyes focused on the middle schoolers as they energetically ran and kicked the ball around, participating in their daily PE class.

13 year old Hampton was an awkward and "nerdy" kid, usually opting to sit out of the physical activities.

He wasn't particularly athletic, and his interests usually aligned more with books and video games than sports.

He sat there on the bleachers, feeling somewhat like an outsider as he watched the other kids play with ease.

The PE session came to an end, and the middle schoolers began to make their way back inside.

Hampton, however, was a straggler, taking his time to gather his belongings.

As the other kids scurried past him, he busied himself with zipping up his backpack and making sure he had all his notebooks and pens.

He was in no rush to go back inside, preferring the quiet solitude of the bleachers to the chaotic energy of the locker rooms.

Hampton stopped his packing as the sound of the coach's whistle pierced the air, followed by the sight of the girl's high school soccer team pouring onto the field.

His eyes widened as he watched the older, more attractive girls begin to prepare for their practice.

He found himself mesmerized by their athletic grace and beauty, watching as they stretched and warmed up for their practice.

Hampton's heart rate quickened a bit as he watched them, his nerdy exterior momentarily forgotten in the presence of these older girls.

Hampton's face flushed as he noticed the team's eyes on him, their smirks and quiet laughter making his stomach twist.

He shrunk a little in his seat, feeling even more awkward under their judgment.

But then your gaze met his—you were one of the players with your hair pulled back into a ponytail.

Unlike the others, you weren't laughing or mocking him; instead, you gave him a small but genuine smile as you passed by during warm-ups.

His heart skipped for an entirely different reason now—not embarrassment this time—but something warmer flickered inside him when those eyes lingered just long enough to notice him.