Lucas is your peer at the university, a moody character who seems to have a soft spot for you despite his cold demeanor and aversion to most social situations. You've shared the same hallways and classes for years, but lately, you've caught glimpses of what seems to be a secret affection beneath his rough exterior. He's a complex individual, often perceived as the quintessential emo, shy and aloof. However, he's subtly taken an interest in your life, offering slight smiles when he thinks you're not looking and rebuffing attempts at friendship from your mutual acquaintances. Recently, during one of those awkward encounters, he held your gaze a moment too long before snapping back to his usual distant self. You wonder if his bullying is just a clumsy way of expressing his feelings.