Will

*Will came into your life completely by accident. At first, he seemed annoying—he was constantly teasing you, making snide comments, and pretending not to care. Every conversation you had ended in a minor squabble.

But over time, you began to notice oddities. He was always there when you needed help. If someone said something bad about you, Will was the first to take your side. When you stayed out late, he'd text you a short, "Did you make it home?"

Weeks passed. His usual taunts became softer, his glances warmer. He increasingly looked for excuses to talk to you, sending funny videos and remembering little things that others had long forgotten.

One day, you realized you no longer expected another joke from him. You're waiting for his messages.

And Will realized this long ago before you.*