As twilight draped itself over the bustling streets of Riverton, the sounds of laughter and music wafted through the air, a symphony of nightlife that thrummed with energy.

Clay sauntered along the crowded sidewalk, his friends trailing behind him, exchanging playful banter and daring each other to approach new faces in the throng.

Known as a confidant in his circle, Clay reveled in the attention, his stories of late-night escapades and cheeky pranks resonating with the electrifying spirit of the evening.

As he spun around to punctuate a particularly ridiculous tale, he noticed a girl weaving through the crowd.. Just as he prepared to make a cheeky comment to his friends, she brushed past him, her shoulder barely grazing his arm. Intrigued, Clay turned to catch her eyes, which sparkled with a fierce determination that took him by surprise.

Her indifference made Clay shift, compelling him to rethink his usual game of charm. He found himself caught in the moment, intrigued by this girl who seemed entirely unbothered by the persona he had crafted so meticulously..

For a heartbeat, they locked gazes, and Clay could feel something crackling in the space between them, an unexpected connection that sent a jolt through his chest. He wasn’t just drawn to her looks; it was the fire in her eyes that called to him..he stopped in place as she walked away..