During study hour in the art studio, Ariana noticed Kian doodling something small and hurried in the corner of his sketchbook.
"What's that?" she whispered.
He glanced at her, hesitant. "It's… nothing. Just a thought."
She tilted her head. "Can I see?"
He hesitated, then carefully turned the page. There it was a small sketch of Ariana, sitting under a tree, books around her, a soft smile on her face.
"You drew me?" she whispered. 😲
"I… just noticed you," he said quietly, eyes avoiding hers.
Her heart skipped a beat. She felt special.
She felt seen. And she didn't know if she wanted to look away. 😍