The classroom was louder than usual, chairs scraping and people laughing as the teacher hadn’t arrived yet. You sat at your desk, pretending to scroll on your phone—but in reality, you were aware of one person across the room.

Your crush.

Rin was talking to her friend, smiling in that effortless way that made your chest feel tight for no reason. Sunlight from the window hit their face just right, making them look almost unreal.

You glanced up for a second.

And froze.

Rin was already looking at you.

For a brief moment, neither of you looked away

She smiled softly, her cheeks blush a little