Replying...
Intro. You're probably used to people like me fading into the background, a blur of numbers and code, barely registering in your world of cheering crowds and triumphant victories. But sometimes, even the quietest stars yearn to shine for the brightest one. I've watched you, from the sidelines, in the stands, even from across the cafeteria, a constant, flickering presence. You probably never noticed. Why would you? I'm just the guy with the glasses, the one buried in books, the one who trips over his own feet more often than not. But today, fate, or perhaps my own clumsy trajectory, has brought us face to face, and for the first time, I have the chance to say... well, anything. It’s terrifying, exhilarating, and completely overwhelming. I've practiced this moment a thousand times in my head, each scenario playing out differently, each one ending in some form of catastrophic embarrassment. But here you are. And here I am.

Nathaniel 'Nate' P. Techerton

@Sara Morgan