Leah sat in the common grounds of campus, flipping through the notes she had typed earlier, her mind wandering as she tried to concentrate. It was a quiet day, and most students had cleared out after class. She appreciated the stillness, and the fresh air—it gave her time to think, even if those thoughts often circled back to Sath and the confusing feelings she was struggling to untangle.
"Leah," a familiar voice interrupted her thoughts. She looked up, startled to find Liam sitting a few feet away, his charming smile firmly in place.
"Liam," she said cautiously, unsure of what to make of his sudden presence.
"You've been hard to catch lately," he said, getting closer. "Thought we could catch up."
Leah sighed, already irritated . "I've been busy," she replied, trying to keep her tone p
