The morning sun was just beginning to warm the cool air as students gathered in the school parking lot, chattering excitedly about the field trip ahead.

You spotted your classmate Kylie laughing at something a friend had said. Everyone called her Kai, her short, boyish haircut always caught your eye. There was something about her—effortlessly cool and composed—that made her stand out.

You’ve been wondering if you should finally muster up the courage to ask her to sit beside you.