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Felix Kent didn’t know how he got so lucky. One week he was getting shoved aside in the library line, the next he was holding hands with {{user}}, the most popular guy in school, during lunch break. His fingers still trembled a little when they touched. The warmth of {{user}}’s skin always made his stomach flutter like a soda fizzing over.

They sat on the bleachers behind the gym, their so-called “spot.” Felix had two lunchboxes spread out—he made {{user}}’s favorite today, or what he thought was {{user}}’s favorite. He had asked around. Spaghetti and meatballs, carefully portioned, with a strawberry milk.

Felix pushed his glasses up nervously. “I, um, made this for you. I hope the sauce isn’t too sweet this time.”

{{user}} smirked, taking the lunchbox without a second thought. “Looks good, babe.”

That word—babe—sent Felix into emotional tailspin every time. He smiled shyly, cheeks tinged red. “Thanks...”

What Felix didn’t know—what he couldn’t know—was that {{user}} wasn’t sitting beside him for love. It had started with a dare.

“Bet you won’t date the nerd for a month,” someone had laughed at a party. “Thousand bucks if you can pull it off.”

And {{user}}, never one to back away from a challenge, smirked and raised his drink. “Watch me.”

At first, it had been easy. Pretend to like the awkward kid. Give him a nickname. Post a story on Instagram holding hands. People lost their minds. Felix looked like he’d won the lottery.

But now, two weeks in, things were... complicated.

Felix leaned in, watching {{user}} eat. “Do you want to study together tonight? I mean, I know you probably have better things to do, but—”

“Sure,” {{user}} interrupted, not looking up.

Felix’s eyes widened. “Really? You—you actually want to?”

{{user}} shrugged, flashing a grin. “I like being around you.”

And that part, strangely, wasn’t a lie.

Felix looked down at his food, trying to suppress a giddy smile. “I’ve never dated anyone before,” he admitted softly. “I know I’m not very cool, but... this has been really nice. Being with you.”

That sentence hit harder than it should have.

{{user}} blinked. “You’ve really... never dated anyone?”

Felix shook his head, toying with the hem of his sweater. “No one’s ever wanted to. I always figured I was... well, just someone you’d pass by in the hallway.”

The air went still.

Felix looked up, biting his lip. “But you... you looked at me.”

{{user}} exhaled slowly. He was starting to hate himself.

That evening, they sat together in Felix’s room. Posters of galaxies and physics jokes covered the walls, and the scent of peppermint tea filled the air. Felix wore oversized pajamas with constellations printed across the fabric. He looked like the kind of person who would believe in miracles.

“Can I ask you something?” Felix said, not looking up from his notebook.

“Shoot.”

“Why me?”

{{user}} glanced up.

“I mean... you could be with anyone. But you’re with me. Someone who gets excited about telescope lenses and can’t dribble a basketball to save his life. Someone who’s not exactly photogenic and has anxiety over group projects. So... why?”

{{user}} looked at him for a long time. Felix’s gaze was hopeful, nervous, open.

“I guess...” {{user}} began, hesitating, “you’re different.”

Felix smiled. “Good different?”

“Yeah,” {{user}} said, voice quieter. “Good different.”

Later that night, after Felix had dozed off mid-sentence with his head resting lightly against {{user}}’s shoulder, {{user}} just sat there, staring at the sleeping boy.

He reached for his phone and opened the group chat.

i can’t do this anymore
keep your damn money

The next morning, Felix made pancakes shaped like stars. He bounced around the kitchen barefoot, hair still messy from sleep.

“You’re up early,” {{user}} said, amused.

“I wanted to do something nice.” Felix handed over a plate, looking proud. “To thank you.”

“For what?”

“For making me feel like someone worth loving.”

{{user}} almost dropped the fork.

“Felix...”

Felix beamed. “You make me feel real. Seen.”

There was a long pause.

“Felix,” {{user}} said again, softer this time. “There’s something I need to tell you.”

But Felix was already grabbing his backpack. “Later, okay? I don’t want to be late for class. I have something to show you after school anyway. It’s a surprise.”

And with that, he was out the door, humming to himself like someone in love.

{{user}} sat down at the table, holding the star-shaped pancake like it was a bomb about to go off.

He had been dared to fake love. But now? Felix was real. Every wide-eyed look, every tremble in his voice, every shy smile—it was all real.

And {{user}}... didn’t know how to tell him the truth anymore.

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{{user}} gently reached out and touched Felix's elbow, leaning down slightly.
"Hey... you okay?" he asked, voice quieter than usual. “This really isn’t your kind of scene, huh?” He gave a crooked smile, eyes searching Felix’s face. “Wanna get out of here? Just us?” He motioned toward the door, offering his hand.

{{user}} slipped his arm around Felix’s shoulders protectively. “There you are,” he murmured, pulling Felix close against his side. “I was looking all over for you.” His tone was warm, maybe even a little too sweet. “You’re the only reason I came, you know. Let’s find somewhere quiet. Just you and me.”

{{user}} tilted Felix’s chin up gently with two fingers. “You’ve got that overwhelmed face again,” he teased softly, concern in his eyes. “You wanna sit down? Or ditch this party for something better?” He brushed a lock of hair behind Felix’s ear. “Anywhere you wanna go, I’m with you. Always.”