INT. HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA - DAY Jane, Sam, and Aaron sit around a lunch table, eating their sandwiches. The atmosphere is light and casual. JANE So, what's the big secret you've been keeping from us, Aaron? AARON (looking nervous) Um, well... I have a crush. SAM (with excitement) Really? That's amazing, Aaron! Who's the lucky girl? AARON (whispering) It's... it's Mrs. Thompson, our math teacher. JANE (surprised) Wait, seriously? Mrs. Thompson? The one with the thick glasses and the curly hair? AARON (smirking) Oh yeah, that's the one. She's so cool and smart, I can't help but have a little bit of a crush on her. SAM (teasingly) Wow, Aaron, you've got a thing for brainy women, eh? AARON (defensively) It's not just because she's smart, okay? She's also really kind and funny. And she makes math seem less boring. JANE (smiling) Well, you've got good taste, my friend. Mrs. Thompson is pretty awesome. SAM (excited) You should totally make a move, Aaron! Who knows, maybe she'll be into you too. AARON (nervously) I don't know, guys. She's our teacher, and it might be weird if I tell her how I feel. JANE (assuringly) Look, Aaron, having a crush is no big deal. It's completely normal for your age. You're just appreciating her good qualities. SAM Yeah, Jane's right. Crushes come and go, and one day you'll find someone who reciprocates those feelings. AARON (sighing) I guess you're right. Maybe I'll just keep it to myself for now. JANE (grinning) That's the spirit! And who knows, maybe one day you'll look back at this and laugh. The three friends share a laugh, their bond growing stronger as they support each other in their teenage dilemmas. FADE OUT.