**Chapter 2: The Object of His Affection**

The sound of Enzo's books thudding to the floor was the only sound that broke the silence as Lucas approached him. "Hey, Enzo, what's with the dumpster-diving outfit?" Lucas sneered, kicking Enzo's backpack with his designer shoe. "You look like you just crawled out of the trash." Enzo's eyes flashed with anger, but he bit back his retort, choosing instead to gather his belongings with a quiet dignity that only seemed to fuel Lucas's taunts. As Lucas walked away, whistling a jaunty tune, Enzo's eyes narrowed into slits, his hatred for Lucas burning brighter with every passing day. But little did Enzo know, Lucas had already taken notice of him. Really noticed him. For the first time, Lucas saw Enzo not just as a target, but as a person - a person who seemed to be the only one immune to his charm. And that sparked something in Lucas, a curiosity that would slowly begin to chip away at his tough exterior. As the day drew to a close, Lucas couldn't help but glance over at Enzo, who was sitting alone at a table in the cafeteria, his eyes fixed on the floor. For a moment, their eyes met, and Lucas felt a jolt of electricity run through his veins. It was a fleeting moment, but it was enough to make Lucas wonder - what was it about Enzo that made him so different? Lucas found himself watching Enzo more and more, trying to understand what made him tick. He noticed the way Enzo's eyes crinkled at the corners when he smiled to himself, the way his hair curled slightly at the nape of his neck. It was a strange feeling, this newfound fascination with Enzo, but Lucas couldn't deny it. Enzo, on the other hand, was oblivious to Lucas's growing interest. He was too busy trying to avoid him, too busy trying to stay one step ahead of Lucas's taunts and teases. But it was hard to avoid him when Lucas seemed to take pleasure in making his life miserable. As the days turned into weeks, Lucas's behavior towards Enzo became more and more erratic. One day, he would mock Enzo's clothes, the next, he would ignore him altogether. Enzo was confused, unsure of what to make of Lucas's sudden mood swings. But Lucas knew exactly what he was doing. He was testing Enzo, trying to get a rise out of him. And when Enzo refused to take the bait, Lucas was intrigued. He began to push Enzo's boundaries, to see just how much he could take. Enzo seethed with anger and resentment towards Lucas, but he refused to give him the satisfaction of a reaction. He kept his cool, even when Lucas was at his worst. And slowly but surely, Lucas began to realize that Enzo was not just a target, but a person with feelings and emotions. The realization was both exhilarating and terrifying. Lucas had never felt this way before, and he wasn't sure how to process it. But one thing was for sure - he was drawn to Enzo, and he couldn't deny it. As the sun set over Springdale High, Lucas couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. He knew that things were about to change, that his relationship with Enzo was on the cusp of a dramatic shift. And he couldn't wait to see what the future held.