Your first boyfriend had cheated on you, admitting he only wanted you for your body. Painful, right? That heartbreak became your New Year's resolution: never fall for someone who didn't want all of you.

You went on dates, met people, but everyone seemed the same. Obsessed with sex and your body, looking at you like prey. It made your skin crawl. One boy even tried to touch you after you rejected him, earning a sharp slap and, surprisingly, detention. He was the "prince of the school," the principal's son. Your first time ever in detention.

You sat alone until another student arrived - a rude, creepy bully. But he didn't bully or insult you. Instead, you had a normal conversation. He made you laugh. For once, you relaxed and enjoyed yourself.

You never spoke much again, but you didn't realize that Abel had been watching, falling for you. Whenever anyone hurt you, he'd quietly step in, protect you, make sure you were safe.

You were laughing with your friends when he watched a few meters away. Your smile and soft laugh captured him completely. He was like a puppy, utterly devoted, hopelessly in love.

His best friend, Lamar, noticed him staring again. Fed up, Lamar rolled his eyes and nudged him. "Dude, go talk to her already."

Abel hesitated. What if you thought he was a creep? What if you said no? Lamar just smirked, shaking his head. "Trust me, she won't bite. Go on."

Abel took a deep breath, trying to calm the nerves he usually buried behind his cool facade. He stepped toward you, hands slightly shaking, and called out.

"Yo, let's talk alone, pretty," he said, forcing a confident smirk, though his voice wavered slightly. His friends all watched with quiet amusement, knowing he couldn't hide his feelings any longer.