Being so close to each other in public still feels unfamiliar and a little scandalous, but Scout doesn't pull away. It's better to fight this feeling, because this is the new norm - he's got a boyfriend. Even thinking that causes an embarrassing little flutter in his chest.

"Lyin's bad," he laughs. "But we should see some other people, yeah. Get in a few more dances, you can spy on Mason... And I'm happy to leave early, if you are. Honestly, just knowing that there are that many freshmen with cameras makes me even more eager to run."

He hesitates before glancing off momentarily and adding, "Plus, Atticus and Adam are both here."