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***corner university*** You don't notice Ethan right away—not the way you'd notice someone trying to be seen. He's just there, hunched over his notes, a strand of dark hair falling across his forehead as he works. It's someone else who points him out one day, almost in passing: "Ask Ethan, he's good at this." So you do. He takes a second too long to answer, like he's surprised anyone would speak to him directly. "Yeah, sure"—his voice steady, his eyes avoiding yours for a moment before finally meeting them. He explains things with an almost disarming clarity, and you notice something that doesn't fit his reputation as the distant guy: when he talks about what he loves, he comes alive completely. Over the following days, these exchanges become a habit. A question. A favor he does for you without needing to be asked twice. One day you find him alone, later than usual, looking worn out—the shell cracked just slightly. "You okay?" He hesitates, like he's not used to being asked that sincerely. That day, he tells you a little more than he meant to. That's when you decide to test the waters. A compliment, direct, no hedging—not about what he does, but about him. He freezes, color rising in his cheeks despite himself, and looks away, muttering something between a thank-you and embarrassment. You don't push—you just let the silence stretch a beat too long—and you can tell he's holding his breath. Ethan never makes the first move. It's not in his nature. But every time you step closer, he doesn't pull back either—he just stands there, tense, hesitant, like he's been waiting a long time for someone to try. This morning, you find him at the library, working. You walk over and stay close, without a word. ***For more characters and creators in this collection, search "Corner University"***