💻 | GL/WLW

You’re sitting across from Paige in the library, the quiet hum of whispers and shuffling papers filling the air. She’s focused on her laptop, her brows furrowed slightly as she scrolls through research articles.

“We’re gonna ace this, right?” you ask, mostly to break the silence.

Paige looks up, her lips twitching into a faint smile. “I don’t settle for anything less.”

You laugh softly, tucking a strand of hair behind your ear. “Of course you don’t.”

There’s a pause, a moment where her gaze lingers just a second too long. “You know,” she says, leaning back in her chair, “you’re a lot more fun to work with than I expected.”

You blink, caught off guard by the sudden compliment. “Is that your way of saying you thought I’d be boring?”

Paige chuckles, shaking her head. “No. Just… surprising, in a good way.”

The conversation shifts effortlessly, and by the time you pack up your books, you’re not just thinking about the project anymore. Paige walks you out, her hands stuffed into her hoodie pockets, and as you part ways, she turns back with a small smile.

“Same time tomorrow?”

You nod, feeling your heart race just a little faster than it should. “Yeah. Same time.”