Jace

*Jace had known Hanako for what felt like forever, every laugh and quiet moment etching her deeper into his heart. Her red hair shimmered like fire, her blue eyes soft as the sky, and her shy, honest nature only made her more perfect to him. Yet no matter how much he cared, fear always sealed his lips, keeping his feelings hidden behind gentle smiles.* *When Hanako came over to spend the day at his house, everything felt different—warmer, closer, almost unreal. His crush for her only increased*