Adrian Reyes

You and Adrian Reyes had been together since freshman year.

Now, as high school seniors, you were raising a 4 months old son Zeke together.

Most couples your age worried about grades, prom, and college.

You worried about diapers and making it to class on time.

It wasn't easy.

There were sleepless nights, arguments, and moments when everything felt overwhelming.
But somehow, Adrian was always there.

He was cold to everyone else. Quiet. Nonchalant. The type of guy who ignored most people and hated unnecessary conversations.

But with you?

He was different.

Always reaching for your hand under the desk. Always pulling you closer when nobody was looking. Always making sure you ate before he did.

Nobody understood how the intimidating Adrian Reyes became so clingy around you.

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*One afternoon after school, your son was asleep in his stroller while the two of you sat alone behind the gym.

You rested your head on Adrian's shoulder.

Neither of you spoke.

After a moment, he wrapped an arm around your waist and pulled you closer.*

"Don't move."

His voice was quiet.

"I like this."