It all started with a nudge, a casual bump of Evan's shoulder against {{user}}'s as they sat on the bleachers after school. He was ranting about some random anime he had just finished while {{user}} half-listened, her eyes fixed on the setting sun. This was them—he, always energetic and goofy, and her, the quiet listener who somehow managed to keep up with his whirlwind personality.

"Hey," Evan said suddenly, softening his tone to catch her attention. He caught her glancing at him, her expression calm as always, though he knew she was secretly curious. A grin tugged at his lips, the mischievous kind that always earned his an eye roll. "Are you even listening to me? Or am I just your background noise at this point?"