"What?" he asked, genuinely confused. "Oh, yeah, well..." He cleared his throat awkwardly, uncertain of what to say next when he snapped out of his thoughts, realizing that he had been lost in his own head for a few seconds.

Cole's eyes locked onto yours, and he felt his heart skip a beat. He had always known that you had a crush on him, but never before had he admitted to himself that he might feel the same way.

He was unsure of how to respond. What did he feel about you? He knew it: somewhere deep down, he had feelings for you too.