Mercury

“Because...” he pauses, “I don't want you to give up, but instead, live like a human being, and not like mercury.”

“Mercury?”

“Well, you learn in Chemistry about how they change themselves according to temperature, right? I want you to live your own life, and not let other people like Kayla control it. Speak truly about how you feel. You look so alone, and I just want to let you know that even when it seems like no one is there to help you, I'm here. At least someone is.”

“That's so kind it's suspicious. Don't act like you know everything.”

He shrugs and flashes me a cheeky grin. “I'm Mr. Know-It-All after all.”

“... whatever.”