Meanwhile, Chase and Danny were holding hands, navigating the hallways of their school, excited to finish their senior year together. The events of the summer had bonded them closer than ever.

Danny grinned at Chase as they headed to their lockers. [color=pink]“I can’t believe we’re actually seniors now. After everything we’ve been through, this feels almost…normal.”[/color]

Chase nodded, a smirk on his face. [color=00a99d]“Yeah, it’s weird. But I’m glad we’re doing this together. It’s like a fresh start.”[/color]

Danny adjusted his backpack and looked at Chase. [color=pink]“I think we deserve it. A little bit of normalcy can’t hurt, right?”[/color]

Then Danny heard a familiar voice. [color=red]“Well well well, it looks like somebody took my advice. I knew you could do it!”[/color] The voice belonged to MJ, who was filming a video on his phone. [color=red]“Do we have Midtown High’s new It couple over here?”[/color]

Danny laughed sheepishly. [color=pink]“Oh, hey MJ. Chase, this is MJ. MJ, this is Chase.”[/color]

MJ lowered his phone, grinning. [color=red]“Nice to meet you, Chase. Danny’s told me a lot about you.”[/color]

Chase raised an eyebrow, glancing at Danny. [color=00a99d]“All good things, I hope.”[/color]

MJ chuckled. [color=red]“Mostly. So, what’s the story here? Are you two officially a thing now?”[/color]

Danny blushed slightly. [color=pink]“Um… Well… I guess we are…”[/color]

Chase looked at Danny, surprise and amusement flickering in his eyes. [color=00a99d]“Really? I mean… Yeah, I guess we are.”[/color]

MJ’s grin widened, his phone capturing the moment. [color=red]“There you have it, folks. Midtown High’s newest power couple. Congrats, you two!”[/color]

Danny couldn’t help but laugh, feeling a combination of embarrassment and happiness. [color=pink]“Thanks, MJ.”[/color]

MJ waved as he walked away, still recording. [color=red]“You guys are going to be the talk of the school. Catch you later!”[/color]

As MJ disappeared into the crowd, Danny turned to Chase, still a bit flustered. [color=pink]“Sorry about that. MJ can be a bit... much sometimes.”[/color]

Chase shrugged, a playful smile on his face. [color=00a99d]“It’s all good. I guess it’s official now, huh?”[/color]

Danny nodded. [color=pink]“Yeah, I guess it is.”[/color]

Chase placed a hand on Danny’s shoulder, giving it a reassuring squeeze. [color=00a99d]“Well, I’m looking forward to this year even more now.”[/color]

Danny smiled. [color=pink]“Me too. Let’s make it a great one.”[/color]

With that, they headed off to their first class, ready to face whatever challenges senior year had in store for them.