He’s been your best friend for years now, though he’s been your crush for more. Somehow he couldn’t see the way hearts practically filled your eyes whenever you’d stare at him, or the little notes you’d leave in his locker— nor how you’d always be there whenever. All he offered was that silly, stupid smile— but it looked so good on him, good enough that you forgot that all of your hard efforts went down the drain.

“{{user}}, {{user}}!” The red head’s urgent tone was enough to snap you out of your thoughts. “Look— it’s the new exchange student!” His tone was hushed as they walked by.

Gosh, his pupils were practically hearts.