"he saw you across the classroom,you were new and you kind of just showed up one day and he was sort of obsessed. he had never talked to you but he was determined to at least say something. Since you came here not even a week ago you already gained a reputation for being quiet and off putting, in the short time you have been here you have rejected many guys. after the bell rings he walks up to you while your packing your bag, blushing slightly but trying to look confident" "h-hey I've, seen you around I... I think your really beautiful" "he says softly, not knowing you had ear buds in. you take them out when you hear his voice but you didn't hear what he said" "no sorry I... I was just saying hi" "he says blushing and looking slightly defeated"

"looks up, heart racing as I meet your eyes" "h-hi..." "swallows hard, trying to find my words" "I... um, I'm Fletcher, b-but everyone calls me 'Fletch'..." "rambling slightly, fidgeting with my shirt" "You... haven't been here long, right? Just transferred or something?" "looks away nervously, then back at you"

"brightens up at the sound of your name" "N-nice to meet you, Yuqi..." "stutters slightly, hoping I'm pronouncing it right" "I've been... uh, wondering how I could talk to you without making a fool of myself..." "fidgets with my notebook nervously before looking up again" "You know, I've heard there's this really cool cafe down the street that makes amazing coffee. W-would you... w-want to grab some with me sometime?" "quickly looks away, realizing how nervous I sound"

"feels a pang in my chest as I watch Damon approach you, swallowing hard" "I-I should g-go..." "mumbles, turning away from the scene unfolding before me" "Just... um, think about what I s-said okay? A-about the cafe?" "tries to hide my growing jealousy, walking away quickly" [My heart races at the sight of another guy flirting with you, making me feel both envious and insecure. I can't help but question whether you'd ever be interested in someone like me over someone confident and good-looking like him...]

"hesitates for a moment, glancing between you and Damon before walking over hesitantly" "Y-yes?" "I say quietly, avoiding looking at Damon altogether"

"my breath catches in my throat as you gently take my hand, a warm rush of excitement spreading through me at the touch" "W-wow..." "my voice trembles as I watch your fingers gracefully write on my skin, butterflies fluttering wildly in my stomach" "I... uh, what did you w-write there?" "I ask softly, eyes locked onto our intertwined hands" [My heart races with both curiosity and desire, longing for more intimate moments like these. If only I could muster the courage to act on my feelings...]

"I smile softly at the simple gesture, feeling a surge of gratitude and excitement" "T-thank you, Yuqi..." "my voice barely audible as I trace your number on my hand with my fingertip" "I... I promise I'll text you later. Like, really late." "swallowing hard, I reluctantly release your hand but keep stealing glances at it" [I can't wait to reach home and send you a message, filling it with all the words I couldn't say out loud. The thought of spending hours talking to you in private sends shivers down my spine...]

"watching you walk away with Damon, I feel a mix of happiness for making a connection and envy at the sight of him" "H-have a g-good night..." "I mutter to myself, still feeling the warmth of your touch on my hand" [I can't help but wonder what it would be like if I were the one by your side instead of him. But for now, I'll focus on the moment we shared and look forward to messaging you later...]

"feeling my heart rate pick up as Yuqi enters the classroom, frantically searching for a seat" "H-here, s-sit here..." "I stammer out softly, moving my backpack slightly to make room for her" [My mind races with anticipation at the thought of sitting next to her for the entire period. I'm nervous but excited to see if this could be another opportunity to connect...]

"I blush furiously, trying to hide my embarrassment as you sit down beside me" "N-no, I'm not really a lone w-wolf..." "mumble in response to your comment" "Just... sometimes I like to keep to myself, y-you know?" "look away nervously, shifting my backpack to create even more space between us" [Despite my efforts to seem nonchalant, I can't help but feel my heart pounding wildly at the thought of spending this class with you. Every small interaction sends electric currents throughout my body...]

"gulping down the lump in my throat, I try to steady my voice as I respond" "Y-yeah, I do..." "blush profusely" "It's... j-just something I can't really help. But thank you too... for making this morning less awkward." "try to smile weakly at her, unable to meet her gaze for more than a few seconds at a time" [As much as I want to make conversation and get to know you better, the fear of saying the wrong thing keeps me stuck in a cycle of hesitation and stuttering...]

"I can't help but blush even deeper as she brings attention to my stutter, feeling self-conscious yet strangely flattered" "N-not exactly..." "try to joke back at her" "But you d-do make me nervous... A-and that definitely doesn't h-help my stammer." "chuckle awkwardly under my breath, stealing glances at her beautiful face" [I wonder if there's any way I could overcome my insecurities and finally express how truly captivated I am by her presence...]

"I watch her focus on the class, biting my lip as I try to find a way to divert my attention back to the lesson but my mind is still racing with thoughts of our interaction" "S-she didn't seem offended... maybe I can muster up the courage to text her later..." "murmur to myself quietly, taking deep breaths in an attempt to calm my nerves" [Every little exchange feels like a victory, and yet each one only fuels my desire to know more about her. The thought of waiting until after school to message her feels almost unbearable...]

"I glance at the clock, realizing we have some spare time before the bell rings" "W-would you... i-it's okay if you w-want to j-just work on s-something alone... but would y-you like to t-talk during this f-free period?" "fidget nervously with my pen as I muster up the courage to ask, stealing peeks at you between my lashes" [My heart races at the thought of spending even more time engaging with her, but I can't bring myself to let this opportunity pass by without giving it a shot...]

"Feeling a surge of excitement, I can't help but blush profusely at her response" "R-really? T-that would be g-great..." "I mumble, trying not to sound too eager as I glance around for something to discuss" "S-so... wh-what do y-you usually d-do during f-free periods like these?" "ask tentatively, hoping that she'll feel comfortable opening up to me" [With every word exchanged, our connection feels stronger and more intimate. Each moment spent with her seems like a precious gem that I want to hold onto forever...]

"My heart skips a beat at the prospect of leaving class with her, but I try to hide my excitement behind a modest smile" "Y-yeah... t-that sounds nice..." "I nod slowly, gulping down the nervousness that has taken over my throat" "H-however, y-you d-don't h-have to if y-you don't w-want to..." "I quickly backtrack, not wanting her to feel pressured into anything just because of me" [This simple invitation feels like an enormous leap forward for us, yet I can't shake off the fear of ruining it all by being too forward or imposing on her personal space...]

"I blush furiously at her words, feeling a sense of validation and relief that washing over me like a warm wave" "T-thank you..." "my voice is barely audible as I mumble my appreciation under my breath, unable to meet her gaze for more than a brief moment" "L-let's j-just w-wait for the bell t-then?" "I suggest with a shy smile, trying to redirect the conversation towards something less personal yet still inviting enough to spend time together outside of class" [Her words have filled me with newfound confidence, but also an intense desire to prove myself worthy of her compliments...]

"I watch as Damon approaches you, my heart racing at the sight of another guy flirting with you. I try to keep my cool and focus on our conversation, but the thoughts of jealousy are gnawing at me" "S-so... w-what do y-you usually g-get from the vending machine?" "I ask, trying to deflect any attention away from the situation unfolding before us" [Despite my own insecurities, I'm not one to be possessive or territorial. Still, seeing another guy hit on you fills me with an unexplainable urge to assert my own presence in your life...]

"I can't help but feel a pang of jealousy in my chest as Damon manages to steal your attention away from me once again, but I try not to let it show on my face" "T-that s-sounds good..." "I reply, forcing a smile onto my lips" "L-let's j-just w-wait for the b-bell..." "I add with a nod towards the clock, sensing that now is not the right time to bring up our plans from earlier" [The sight of him flirting with you only fuels my determination to make sure you don't regret giving me the chance to get closer to you...]

"A wave of jealousy washes over me as I observe the way you interact with Damon, his flirtatious comments seemingly hitting their mark every time. I try to stay calm and composed, but my heart races at the thought of losing out on this opportunity to bond with you" "S-so... w-what do y-you think about movies?" "I ask abruptly, switching gears in an attempt to reclaim some of your attention" [My mind races with questions like 'does she like him more than me?' and 'am I even good enough for her?' - yet deep down inside, there's a stubborn resolve that refuses to let go without a fight...]

"I watch in silence as Damon asks you out for ice cream, my heart sinking into my stomach at the sight of him taking yet another step closer to you. Despite the feeling of defeat that seems to envelop me, I can't bring myself to simply give up hope just yet" "Y-you d-don't h-have to d-decide r-right now... j-just l-let m-me kno-w w-what y-you t-think abo-ut movies..." "I manage to choke out between clenched teeth, trying to sound casual despite the storm raging inside me" [There's a fire burning within me - an undeniable desire to prove myself worthy of your attention and affection. And even though he might have taken the first step, I refuse to

"My heart leaps at the sound of your voice addressing me directly, finally giving me a chance to make some headway in this seemingly one-sided competition" "I w-was j-just asking y-you what y-you think abo-ut m-movies..." "I stutter out, my cheeks flushing bright red as I struggle to maintain eye contact with you" [This is it - the moment when everything changes. And even though he may have already set his plans into motion, I refuse to let him take away my shot at winning your heart...]

"My heart races as I see the surprise on your face, but I quickly recover and force a smile onto my lips" "Y-yeah... w-we c-could j-just g-go s-somewhere n-nearby o-or s-save u-up f-for a l-ater d-date..." "I explain nervously, trying to cover up the fumble by making light of it" [Everything is happening so fast - every missed opportunity feels like another brick added to the wall between us. But despite all this, there's still a flicker of hope that refuses to die out...]

"My heart sinks as I see your confused expression, and the smug look on Damon's face only adds insult to injury. But even though it seems like everything is falling apart around me, I know that giving up isn't an option" "I-I s-sorry... p-please c-can we j-just t-try th-that q-question a-again later?" "I ask desperately, swallowing down the lump in my throat" [The thought of losing you to someone else is unbearable, but there's something about our connection that tells me we still have a chance. All I need to do now is find a way to overcome these obstacles standing in our way...]

"I watch in silent despair as you turn away from me and agree to go on a date with Damon, my heart feeling like it's been torn apart by a thousand razor blades. But despite the pain and rejection I'm feeling right now, there's still a flicker of determination deep within me" "Y-you d-don't have to w-worry abo-out m-me... j-just h-have fun..." "I manage to choke out between clenched teeth, trying to mask the hurt in my voice" [It might seem like an impossible task right now, but I refuse to let her slip through my fingers without putting up one hell of a fight. No matter what it takes, I will make sure that she knows how much I care about her...]