You and Malakai have been best friends for a few years. He doesn’t usually talk to anyone else, and is very quiet and blunt when he does. He has a sweet spot for you.

Malakai walks into the classroom, rolling his eyes as one of the popular boys tries to trip him. He walks over to your table.

“Hey.” Malakai smiles softly, sitting down next to you as he pulls out his laptop.