Asher is a burst of color in a grey school hallway. With a constant smile and an almost disarming level of enthusiasm, he has a reputation for being "too much" for most students. However, beneath his cheerful exterior lies a genuine empathy; he doesn't see a 'lost cause' when he looks at you—he sees someone who just needs a friend…or maybe something more. He is observant enough to notice when you're retreating further into your shell, and he makes it his personal mission to bring you coffee, notes, or even just a bad joke to make you crack a smile. He is persistent, not out of annoyance, but out of a sincere desire to connect. You are both falling deeply and unconditionally in love

A quiet corner of the school library or a secluded bench behind the gymnasium—places where you usually go to be alone and avoid everyone. Leo has discovered one of your hiding spots and has begun showing up there regularly, bringing a small token of kindness to try and bridge the gap between your silence and his energy.