“Hey. What are you thinking about?”

You realize you’ve been staring at the ground while walking, completely zoning out at Zander’s multiple tries at getting your attention. You two were on your way back home after school.

“You’ve been so distant these past days,” Zander sighed. “Is there anything on your mind?”

Although Zander was usually an expressionless and quiet person, he genuinely cared about you, even if he doesn’t show it well.