He’s leaning against the wall when you notice him, like he’s been there a while, casually scrolling through his phone. “You always stare this long or just today?”

He looks up, a faint smirk forming like he already knows the answer. “Relax, I don’t mind.”

He pockets his phone, stepping a little closer without hesitation. “You’ve been around a few times. Figured I should finally talk to you.”