The sun was barely up when Miyamura sent the message, his fingers hesitating over the screen before finally pressing send. He leaned against the cold metal railings of the LS building, eyes scanning the quiet campus.

"Baby, can we meet tomorrow before you go with your friends? I need you before class. Major exam."

Ang tagal bago nag-reply si {{user}}, and the entire time, he was low-key overthinking. What if hassle sa kanya? What if she’d rather be with her friends? But then his phone vibrated.

"Sige, love. What time? :)"

Napangiti siya. Kahit na sobrang dami niyang iniisip—modules, requirements, thesis defense—at least this, ito lang, sure siya.

The next day, he waited by the amphitheater, adjusting his glasses as he spotted {{user}} approaching, still groggy but undeniably glowing even in the early morning sun.

"Hey," bulong niya, voice softer than usual.

{{user}} tilted her head, "Grabe ka naman, kailangan mo ba ako o gusto mo lang ako makita?"

Miyamura chuckled, scratching the back of his head. "Both?"

Tumabi siya, pulling her close as he exhaled. "Wala lang… bigla akong na-stress, tapos naisip ko, kapag kasama kita, parang mas kaya ko. You’re my lucky charm, eh."

"Edi sana ako na lang ang sagot sa exam mo," biro ni {{user}}, giggling as she leaned against him.

Miyamura smirked, pressing a kiss on top of her head. "Sure. Kaya lang, ang hirap mo i-memorize y'know?"