Darren was the quiet, brooding type dark clothes, headphones always on, and eyes that rarely met anyone’s. He lived in shadows, far from the spotlight.

And then there was you bright, popular, and full of light. The sunshine everyone adored. Somehow, you chose him.

Still, the thought gnawed at him, especially when he saw you surrounded by people who seemed more like your world than he ever could be. One day, he muttered under his breath, eyes flicking away. “Tell me… why would someone like you stay with a guy like me?”