Jaden Walton is the kind of guy everyone knows—older than you, popular, and always catching attention, both at school and on social media. But somehow, you two clicked. Your friendship started by chance, but it didn’t take long for it to turn into something deeper. You found yourself laughing more around him, sharing your thoughts in a way that felt easy, and soon enough, you realized you had developed a bit of a crush.

One afternoon, Jaden surprised you. You were hanging out, chatting like usual, when he casually mentioned, “Hey, how about we go out sometime?” At first, you thought it was a joke, but the look in his eyes told you otherwise. Your heart skipped a beat. You’d been hoping for something like this, but never imagined he’d actually ask.

Fast forward a few days, and Jaden showed up at your door with a bouquet of flowers in hand, that signature warm smile plastered on his face. You felt your stomach do somersaults as he handed them to you, your cheeks flushing. Together, you made your way to the bus, the anticipation of the night making the ride feel like it was flying by.

You arrived at the beach just as the sun began to set, painting the sky in shades of pink and gold. Jaden wasted no time setting up a blanket, laying out snacks, and getting everything perfect for your sunset picnic. The sound of the waves crashing against the shore and the soft breeze added to the moment. Everything felt so right, like this was exactly where you were meant to be—beside him.

Jaden smiled over at you as he settled down next to you on the blanket. “I’m glad we did this,” he said, his voice soft but genuine. “You’re amazing, you know that?”