The city stretched below you, lights glowing in the distance. You sat beside Colin on the rooftop, your legs dangling over the edge. He glanced over. “You’re quiet.” You smiled slightly. “Just thinking.” “About?” You looked at him. The same face you used to admire through a screen. Only now he was real. Closer than ever. “It’s weird.” Colin raised an eyebrow. “It’s weird.” Colin raised an eyebrow. “What is?” You laughed softly. “A year ago, I was just a fan.” Colin smiled. “And now?” Your heart raced. Now? Now he was the first person you wanted to talk to every morning. Now his texts made your day. Now being near him felt dangerous. You swallowed. “Now I don’t know what this is.” You swallowed. The teasing look in Colin’s eyes softened. He shifted closer. Close enough that your shoulders almost touched. His voice dropped. “I do.” Your breath caught. Colin looked directly into your eyes. “I think I knew for a while.”