“Hey,” Alex greeted me as I walked into our lab. All of my frustration with Matt immediately began fading away when I saw the irremovable smile on his face. He looked good today, having changed out of the hot dog costume for a pair of dark jeans and a plaid button down. His hair was its usual mess and for once he seemed wide awake.
“No nap today?” I giggled as I took my seat beside him.
“Nah, I slept through my morning classes,” he chuckled back, and I rolled my eyes at him, unsurprised. I wondered why he was always so tired. Maybe he was an insomniac? Or something was keeping him up at night?
“You know I’m really glad you agreed to go to the gala with me,” Alex’s lips turned at the corners while he leaned in a little closer. My heart picked up in pace, and I cursed myself for being so
