The day had started like any other. Cassie was on campus, walking briskly toward her business ethics class, earbuds in and head low, hoping no one recognized her. Even though the initial media frenzy had calmed down, there were still a few students who stole glances at her or whispered behind their phones.
She was trying to fade back into normal.
But “normal” had changed.
Ever since Luke’s message about the book, a part of her had started softening. She wasn’t ready to admit it, but she found herself checking her phone more often. Watching old videos of their events. Rereading the messages he used to send her—some bossy, some playful, all undeniably him.
But she didn’t expect him to actually come here.
Especially not in the middle of a campus courtyard.
Cassie froze the moment she sa
