I have always been in the shadows, afraid of being seen by those who judge the misfortunate. I have played it safe, wanting to stay out of trouble that seemed to follow me like a lost puppy. I blended into my surroundings, allowing me to never be seen by my fellow peers. It worked for a while until my life changed forever.

I could hear the echoing of my shoes planting on the hard-stone floor as I struggled to get to my third block class. I was running late because my nose was stuck in a book, and I didn't realize the time slipping me by until it was too late. I usually spent my lunchtime, locked away in the library, far away from everyday people. It was a good way to avoid those who might judge me for me.

As I reached my third Block class I gulped in fear. I stared at the doorknob, afraid of what was on the other side. I hesitated. My mind raced of possible outcomes that could come true at any moment. My fellow classmates were all on the other side of the door, and all their eyes would be on me. I couldn't handle that thought so I turned around, and made my way towards the nearest bathroom. 

I planned to spend the whole block hiding from my insecurities, and not face them like the person I wish I could be. 

A sigh escaped my lips as I sat on the toilet, wishing for the day to end. I got my phone out from my back pocket to look up my favorite comics. I always envied the main characters who got the guy of their dreams and lived a normal life filled with no worries. That seemed to be the life, but I know I would never meet the one. I'm just your average guy that has nothing special about them. Who would ever want me?

I scrolled through the endless comics, wondering what to read when a notification caught my attention. I clicked on it, only to have my face flare up in embarrassment. A guy had texted me on InstaGrand calling me cute, and he was nonother than the man of the hour...Robby King. The school's most popular guy who got all the girls; yet, he messaged me of all people. A dude, who lacks social skills to be ever noticed by someone like him.