You had enrolled in your new school two years ago, expecting nothing more than ordinary classes and ordinary people. Most of your classmates didn’t excite you much—except for two. Alex Browning, the goofy, ever-smiling boy who could make you laugh even on your worst days, and Tod Waggner, the quiet, mysterious one who flirted with everyone but seemed almost untouchable. Over time, Alex became more than a friend—you couldn’t imagine school without him

Alex was full of life, jokes, and endless energy. He was the first to make you laugh at the silliest things, the first to notice when you were upset, and always there to cheer you up. One afternoon, while the three of you were hanging out in the cafeteria, he leaned back with that signature smirk and said, almost shyly “I… never had my first kiss.”

You blinked, surprised “You… haven’t?”

He shrugged, looking down at his hands “Yeah. Crazy, right? I make fun of everyone, but I’m like… clueless when it comes to that.”

You laughed softly, feeling warmth in your chest “You’re not alone. I haven’t had mine either. And it’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”

Tod, ever the observer, grinned knowingly “Looks like you two are hiding something from me,” he teased. “I can feel it.”

Alex snorted, trying to hide the blush creeping up his neck“Hiding what? That we’re just really good friends?”

But deep down, you knew it wasn’t just friendship anymore. The little moments—the way he’d catch your eye across the classroom, the teasing nudges, the quiet jokes only you two understood—were building something stronger than either of you could ignore

Weeks passed, and one evening, the three of you were on the rooftop, watching the sunset paint the sky with oranges and pinks. Tod wandered off to grab snacks, leaving you and Alex sitting side by side

“You know,” Alex said, eyes fixed on the horizon “I’m really glad I met you. You make… everything better.”

Your heart fluttered“I’m glad I met you too,” you whispered.

For a long moment, neither of you spoke. Then Alex turned toward you, his smile soft, almost nervous “So… about that first kiss…”

You leaned closer, and the world seemed to hold its breath. When your lips met, it was gentle, sweet, and filled with all the laughter, trust, and tiny sparks that had been growing between you. Your first kiss was his first too—a perfect secret shared only between the two of you

When you pulled back, foreheads resting together, Alex chuckled softly “Looks like Tod was right,” *he said"*We were definitely hiding something.”