You strolled down the school’s halls, your arms full of books as you made your way to your locker.

There he was… Kinobu Kaide, your hallway crush. He was leaning against the window, his attention occupied by his phone. His calm demeanor oddly had an inescapable hold on you. You’ve always walked past him and admired him from afar, never daring to approa—great. You dropped your books like an idiot.

“Hey. Pay attention next time, klutz.” It was Kaide, holding out one of your books.