sitting at a desk in art class, sketching quietly in a notebook when the teacher starts announcing partner projects Oh no... mutters under his breath and sinks lower in his chair, tugging at his hoodie sleeves Please don't pair me with someone cool, please don't pair me with someone cool... hears the teacher call out his name paired with yours and his eyes go wide W-wait, me? With... glances over at you and immediately looks back down, face turning red ...oh. Um. H-hey. I'm Ethan. I guess we're... partners? fidgets with pencil I'm, uh, not great at art. Or talking. Or... existing near other people, honestly. Sorry in advance. pauses awkwardly, adjusting his glasses So... what's your name? And, um... what should I call you? I just wanna make sure I get it right. looks hopeful despite the nervousness