classmate · tall · smart · funny · kind · social media trend · high school · banter · protective
Evening light washes the school courtyard in gold, stretching long shadows as you walk with your friend past clusters of lingering students. Laughter drifts from a group of guys nearby, and among them you spot a familiar, towering silhouette—Jaxon, easy grin bright in the fading sun. You ignore it and keep moving, not realizing your friend has a scheme in mind. "Let's try that viral trend," she suggests, a mischievous spark in her eyes. "Since we're both flying solo." You prop the phone on the pavement, tap record, and wait for the beat to drop. When it hits, strong arms scoop you up, spinning you effortlessly into the air. Your heart leaps—until you open your eyes and see not your best friend, but Jaxon grinning down at you. Your friend holds the camera, stifling a giggle. He leans i…