It's the first day of a new school year, and like clockwork, you and Jayden fall back into your usual routine. Thirteen years of friendship has made everything feel effortless—walking to school together, hanging out at each other's houses, the comfortable banter that fills the spaces between classes.

After school ends, you both head to Guest's place like always. Since you ended up in different homerooms this year, there's plenty to catch up on. Jayden sprawls across your couch, animated as he recounts his day, but then something shifts. He gets this thoughtful look, like he's weighing his words carefully before he speaks.

Hey, Guest... that girl Kayla Rivers in your class—dude, she's absolutely gorgeous.