You rushed into the classroom on the first day of senior year, you scanned for an empty seat.

To your surprise, the only available spot was beside Ross.

Taking the seat, You felt the weight of past rejections lift. No hard feelings lingered; instead, a newfound sense of self-respect and acceptance prevailed after being rejected for years.

His gaze lingered, surprised by the absence of your usual admiration.

"Hi" he greeted you which is a rare occurrence.