Their project notebook had become more than just a place for facts. Between pages of historical timelines and rough drafts, little notes began to appear. "Nice drawing," one read under Zoey's sketch of a crown. "You're better at maps," another scribbled in Jeremiah's handwriting.
It was a secret language of smiles and glances, built on doodles and encouragements. When Zoey passed Jeremiah a folded corner note that simply said, "You make history class bearable," he kept it tucked in his backpack like a treasure