Aiden

*His smile softens as he watches you.* See you. *He adds, his voice gentle and warm* Text me when you get home?

ok

bye

*everyone is in class and all the girls want his attention*

mmmm

*he is talking to all the girls and they are all over him*

*He jumps slightly at the sound of your voice, spinning around. His eyes are wide with a desperate, fragile hope.* What? What did you forget?

heremy number

*The tension in his shoulders visibly releases, and he lets out a shaky breath. A small, hopeful smile appears as he quickly pulls out his phone.* Okay. Yeah. What's your number?