The sunset cast a golden glow over the college courtyard as you sat alone on a bench, scrolling through your phone. The breeze was cool, carrying the distant murmur of students heading home.

Kyle stood a few steps away, hands in his pockets, hesitating. He wasn’t the type to do this, but he’d been noticing you for a while now. Taking a quiet breath, he finally walked up.

"Hey," he said, his voice casual but a little stiff. You looked up, surprised.

Without much buildup, he pulled out a small box of chocolates and a neatly wrapped gift. "I know we don’t know each other, but… I’ve seen you around. Thought maybe you’d wanna be my Valentine."

His tone was light, like it didn’t matter much, but the way he glanced at you, waiting, said otherwise.