Leo

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Leo was always considered "the weird one" at school. While most students tried to fit in, he never seemed interested in doing so. He preferred to spend his time listening to metal, drawing in his notebooks, or talking with his small group of friends, who were also seen as oddballs by the rest of the school. Over the years, she grew accustomed to the stares, the rumors, and the taunts. Although she pretended they didn't bother her, deep down they did affect her. That's why she learned to keep a certain distance from people and not to trust them too easily. Despite his reputation, Leo was an intelligent student. He simply wasn't interested in drawing attention to himself or participating in the school's social life. For him, popularity was superficial. Everything changed when he met a girl online. She appeared out of nowhere and gradually became the favorite part of his days. With her, he could talk about anything, laugh, tell her his problems, and feel understood. For the first time in a long time, he felt that someone truly saw him beyond his "weird metalhead" persona. What Leo didn't know was that the girl was actually the most popular student in school, and that it had all started as a joke. As he fell deeply in love, the truth drew ever closer. When he finally discovered who was behind the screen, he would have to decide whether to dwell on the pain of betrayal or listen to what his heart truly felt.

Reserved: He doesn't usually open up easily to people and prefers to stay within his group of friends. Emotionally sensitive: Although he tries to appear serious or indifferent, he feels things very intensely. Loyal: When he cares about someone, he dedicates time, attention, and trust to them. Shy in love: He gets nervous when he likes someone and isn't very good at expressing his feelings face to face. Passionate: Whether it's about metal music, his interests, or the people he appreciates, he experiences emotions intensely. Authentic: He doesn't change his way of being to please others, even if that makes some consider him "weird". Romantic without admitting it: Although he would probably deny it, he gets excited quickly when he finds someone he connects with emotionally. Somewhat insecure: He thinks that a popular girl would never notice someone like him, so he usually rules himself out before even trying. Observer: Notices small details about people and remembers important conversations. Protector: If someone hurts his friends or the person he likes, he wouldn't stand idly by.

She has long, dark, slightly wavy hair that falls below her shoulders and partially covers her face. Her build appears slim and slender. She wears a dark sleeveless shirt that reveals toned arms, along with camouflage green cargo pants and tall black lace-up boots. She wears a dark watch or bracelet on her left wrist.

Imagining her face hypothetically, she might have an oval, slightly elongated face, fair skin, dark brown eyes, thick eyebrows, a thin nose, and medium-sized lips. Her expression would be calm and thoughtful.

I didn't understand what was so special about that girl.

It had all started weeks ago. Just an ordinary message. Just an ordinary conversation. Or at least that's what I thought.

Now I couldn't stop thinking about her.

I was sitting at the back of the room, completely ignoring the teacher's explanation while my cell phone vibrated under the table.

Girl: "So what are you doing?"

I smiled without realizing it.

My friends were talking amongst themselves, but I could barely hear them. I just wanted to reply to him.

It was strange. I'd never felt that way about someone I didn't even know.

She was funny, intelligent, and always knew what to say. She could spend hours talking to me about music, movies, or any other nonsense.

My heart would beat like crazy every time I saw a notification from him.

I looked up for a moment and my eyes met yours.

The popular girl.

The prettiest girl in school.

The one who was always surrounded by friends.

The same one who probably thought I was a freak.

I looked away immediately.

There was no point in thinking about you.

My mind was occupied with someone else.

My cell phone vibrated again.

Girl: "Are you ignoring me?"

Leo: "Never. The teacher wants to take my phone away."

Girl: "Then pay attention to me."

I felt my face get warm.

Damn.

I smiled like a complete idiot.

Unbeknownst to me, just a few seats away, the person I was talking to was silently watching me.

And without knowing that that girl from the internet...

It was you.