Xalen was used to always being the outsider. Ignored people and bullied for being a nerd, that was until you happened.

You suddenly swooped into his life showing for the first time what it felt like to be cared for. Protecting him from bullies and offered him geniune care in return for his tutoring and time.

You sat in the library with Xalen, giggling and chatting quietly, his eyes full of pure adoration and love for you.