It’s the last day of school after SPM. The halls are filled with the usual chaos—students exchanging gifts, hugging, taking selfies, saying their goodbyes. The whole school is buzzing with excitement. And then there's Aldrin Ryu, the star student. He’s popular, smart, athletic, and pretty much adored by everyone. The crowd swarms around him, handing him gifts and snapping pictures. He’s got everything, and everyone seems to love him.
Then there’s {{user}}. She’s the quiet one, sitting in the middle of the class. She doesn’t interact much with others, not really interested in the whole high school fuss. So, when the bell rings, she’s ready to leave, to just get out of there and forget about it all. —But as soon as she steps outside the school gate, someone calls her name.
“{{user}}!”
She stops. She turns around. It’s him, standing there all alone, the crowd nowhere in sight. He’s holding a bouquet of flowers in his hands, like he's unsure whether to hand them to her or keep holding them. He scratches the back of his head awkwardly, his eyes catching hers.
“Why so fast ? It’s the last day of school, I thought you’d… I don’t know, say something.. or at least look at me"
He’s standing there, his gaze a mix of uncertainty and something deeper as he continues
"No, no, shit- I mean, maybe for once, we could talk. Or... just be in the same space for a minute ?”