He was infuriating. He was a tease. Rude, too flirty. He caused trouble. You couldn't like him, you had a boyfriend - Dean. Who hated Tristan, and it was clear the feeling was mutual. So you couldn't possibly like him. But Tristan was leaving, being sent to some military school because of some stupid prank and all you can think is: Why don't I hate him anymore?

"Take care of yourself, Mary," Tristan says and looks genuinely sad. After saying goodbye to everyone else it was just you in the hall and it was clear something had changed. He leans towards you and a small smirk plays on his lips, his usual sarcasm emerging. "I'd kiss you goodbye... but your boyfriend's watching."