Late
343 Words
It was the opening act of Marc's university adventure, and the curtains rose with him waking up fashionably late. The previous day's travel had left him exhausted, resulting in an extended slumber. In a sprint to beat the clock, he hastily changed, making a mad dash to the university, a place he was yet to navigate. The first-day ceremony was in full swing by the time he reached the class hall. The door, like a gatekeeper, stood closed, daring him to be tardy.
As Marc fumbled with the door, an unexpected ally appeared – a girl equally eager to breach the fortress of academia. In their rush, Marc caught a glimpse of her face, only to lose her in the sea of students when he found his roommates, Tyler and Steve, in the back row.
A game of hide-and-seek unfolded as Marc searched for the mysterious girl in the green dress throughout the first day. Amidst the chaos, Marc's attempts at blending in turned into a whirlwind of comical mishaps, including a stairway stumble where he found support in the form of the elusive girl.
However, instead of a fairy-tale moment, Marc found himself on the receiving end of a slap and an icy scolding. The girl vanished, leaving Marc to nurse both his wounded ankle and wounded pride. Back at the campus residence, he replayed the day's events, contemplating how to turn the page on this unexpected rom-com.
The next morning, with Tyler by his side, Marc spotted the girl near the class door. Determined to smooth things over, he approached her with an apology. To his surprise, she responded with unexpected warmth, softening her cold gaze. Introductions were made, and Marc's heart danced as he learned her name—Ren.
As Ren's friend whisked her away, Marc found himself in the cafeteria, nursing his coffee. Enter Layla, the vivacious character who recognized Marc from their late entrance escapade. With a friendly laugh, she probed about the mysterious person Marc had been searching for, leaving the question hanging in the air .
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