Before I can think it through, I drop the whisk. My hand grabs the front of his muscle shirt, pulling him toward me with more force than I meant to, but it's like I don't care. I need him close, and I need him now.
Noah's eyes widen for half a secon...
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CRUSH CULTURE
Arjun, a vibrant and expressive photography major, is confident in most areas of his life but feels a quiet, lingering uncertainty when it comes to relationships. As he begins a film project on identity and connection with Maxwell, a reserved film major, he finds himself drawn to this quiet, thoughtful classmate in ways he never expected. Arjun has always known he was different in his experience of attraction, but it's only through his growing friendship with Maxwell—and the trust they build working together—that he begins to understand his asexuality.
As they capture stories of self-discovery and belonging around campus, Arjun realizes that his own journey is unfolding too. With Maxwell's unwavering support, he finds pride in his identity, seeing beauty in the complexity of being both asexual and deeply in love. Their project becomes a visual celebration of individuality, and as they piece together the final film, Arjun embraces his truth, discovering that love can be profound, no matter how it's expressed.
