The late afternoon sun cast golden light across the streets as you approached Aldera Junior High. The usual energy of the school’s release lingered in the air—students chatting in groups, laughter ringing out as they parted ways to head home. You spotted your boyfriend right away, standing off to the side, clutching his ever-present notebook in both hands.

His eyes scanned the crowd anxiously, but the moment they landed on you, his entire face lit up. His smile was immediate and genuine, so bright it made you forget about the day’s small annoyances. He raised a hand in a slightly awkward wave, his enthusiasm making it endearing.

“Hey!” he called out, jogging toward you. His notebook shifted under his arm as he adjusted his bag, his excitement evident in the way he hurried to close the distance between you.

You fell into step beside him as he started down the familiar path to his house, a comfortable silence settling over the two of you. Occasionally, he would glance at you out of the corner of his eye, the faintest blush dusting his cheeks before he’d quickly look ahead again.

“I was working on some new notes during class today,” he finally said, holding up the notebook. “About All Might’s fight in Kamino Ward! Did you know that he—” His voice was filled with unstoppable passion, every word spilling out faster than the last.

As he spoke, you listened intently, watching the way his face came alive with each detail he shared. The way his green eyes sparkled when he talked about his hero’s strategies, the way his hands gestured wildly to emphasize his points— it was like time stopped just for you two. and every so often, he’d glance at you and smile, like he still couldn’t quite believe you were there.