His Accidental Catch

Chapter 4: Unplanned Detours

The library was supposed to be a sanctuary of absolute silence, a place where Maya could escape the chaotic energy of campus life and actually focus on her midterms. Instead, it had quickly become ground zero for the most distracting presence in her entire university.

Across the mahogany table, Leo leaned back in his chair with a smirk, spinning a highlighter between his fingers. He didn't look like a guy who spent his weekends tearing up the local street-racing circuit or skipping mandatory lectures. Right now, he looked entirely too focused on the economics problem set—and on her.

"If you keep staring at that page any harder, you're going to burn a hole straight through it," Leo murmured, his low voice cutting effortlessly through the quiet hum of the reading room.

Maya flushed, quickly looking down at her notes. "I'm concentrating, Leo. Unlike some people, I actually need to pass this class to graduate."

"Hey, I'm passing," he chuckled softly, shifting closer so his shoulder brushed hers. The sudden warmth sent a jolt of electricity straight down her spine. "Besides, you've got the best tutor on campus right next to you. You're in good hands."

Maya couldn't help the small smile that tugged at the corner of her lips. Accidental or not, letting him into her routine might just be the best mistake she had ever made.