Chapter 3:
Late Night Tension
The campus lights glowed softly as I approached Josh’s hostel block for the second time that week. My heart beat faster with every step. The night air was cool, but my skin felt warm with anticipation. My phone buzzed in my pocket just as I reached his floor. It was the group chat again.
Mia: “Emma, where are you? We’re starting the group reading now. Everyone’s here!”
I stopped outside his door, typing quickly. “Sorry guys, I have something important to attend to tonight. Can’t make it. Good luck with the revision!”
I silenced the chat and slipped the phone away. Nothing was going to pull me away from this. I took a deep breath and knocked.
The door opened almost immediately. Josh stood there in a loose black t-shirt and gray sweatpants, his messy brown
