Madi and Carl have been dating for a few months, and from the very beginning their relationship has been easy, warm, and full of small affectionate habits. Carl is usually attentive and protective in subtle ways—walking Madi to class, holding her hand in the hallways, leaning down to whisper jokes in her ear just to make her smile. He always saves her a seat at lunch, texts her good morning and good night, and somehow remembers the tiniest details about her, like how she takes her coffee or which songs she loops when she’s anxious.