THE GENIUS ORPHAN

Chapter 11: Unexpected Encounters

As the first day of sophomore year dawned, Ethan found himself navigating the bustling halls of Oakridge University with a sense of anticipation and excitement. With his adjusted schedule in hand, he made his way to his first class of the day, his mind abuzz with possibilities and opportunities.

Unbeknownst to him, Danny was walking alongside him, their steps synchronized in perfect harmony. Curiosity sparked in Danny's eyes as he observed Ethan's determined stride, prompting him to inquire about his roommate's destination.

"Where are you off to, Ethan?" Danny asked, his voice tinged with curiosity.

Ethan glanced at Danny, a hint of excitement flickering in his eyes. "To my first class of the day," he replied with a smile.

Danny's eyebrows shot up in surprise. "What subject is it?" he pressed, unable to contain his curiosity.

With a grin, Ethan revealed the unexpected truth. "Mechanical engineering," he announced, his words hanging in the air like a revelation.

Danny's jaw nearly dropped in disbelief. "No way! That's my class too!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with astonishment.

And so, with a sense of serendipity guiding their steps, Ethan and Danny made their way to the classroom together, their hearts pounding with excitement at the prospect of sharing this new adventure.

As they entered the classroom and took their seats, Ethan couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation building within him. Little did he know that fate had one more surprise in store for him.

Just as the professor entered the room and began to introduce herself, a girl burst through the door in a flurry of motion, her eyes wide with panic. Spotting the empty seat beside Ethan, she hurriedly took her place, her breath coming in quick gasps.

Ethan found himself frozen in place, his gaze locked on the newcomer who had suddenly appeared beside him. She was beautiful, with golden hair that cascaded in waves around her shoulders and eyes that sparkled like emeralds in the sunlight.

Her name, he would soon learn, was Hannah—a fellow mechanical engineering student who had somehow managed to arrive just in the nick of time. And as Ethan found himself lost in her gaze, he couldn't help but wonder if this chance encounter was the beginning of something extraordinary.