*Caterina*

My eyes were still wide as saucers as I listened to Elio’s explanation for his sudden appearance at my school.

A small part of me still felt a tiny bit embarrassed for having almost walked right past him before. But having him standing there was something I hadn’t expected to see, especially with how his schedule had been treating us lately.

Nonetheless, I was happily stunned by both his presence and his impeccable appearance. His sharp, ...