"Some encounters have the power to change our lives forever. We never plan them, yet destiny has already written them long before they happen. That day, I had no idea that a complete stranger was about to change my entire world."

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As a freshman, everything felt new and unfamiliar. I was still trying to adjust to my new college life when something completely unexpected happened.

A group of seniors suddenly surrounded me. They were laughing and whispering among themselves. I realized they were about to rag me.

One of them stepped closer with a smirk.

"Hey, fresher... Introduce yourself."

My hands started trembling. I was too scared to say anything.

Just when I thought I was in trouble...

A deep voice interrupted them.

"That's enough. Leave her alone."

The seniors immediately fell silent. Without saying another word, they walked away.

I quickly turned around, wanting to see the person who had helped me.

But before I could catch a glimpse of his face...

He had already disappeared.

I stood there, confused and curious.

Who was he...?

And why did I have a strange feeling that this wasn't the last time our paths would cross?

I stood there for a few seconds, still trying to understand what had just happened.

"Who was he?" I whispered to myself.

Rita smiled after noticing my confused expression.

"Don't worry. You'll get to know everyone soon," she said with a grin.

I nodded, but my mind was somewhere else.

The rest of the day passed normally. The professors introduced themselves, students laughed and chatted with each other, but I couldn't focus on anything. My thoughts kept returning to the mysterious boy who had helped me.

When the final bell rang, I packed my bag and walked toward the college gate. Before leaving, I looked around one last time, hoping to see him again.

But he wasn't there.

As I walked home, I couldn't stop thinking about him.

Who was he? Why did everyone listen to him?

I didn't even know his name...

But somehow, I had a feeling that fate was about to bring us together again.

To Be Continued...

**It was my first time in this city. Everything felt new and unfamiliar. I had just gotten admission to Thomson Edison College, but instead of feeling excited, I was nervous. I didn't know anyone, and nothing felt comfortable**.

For the first two days, I never stepped out of my classroom. During lunch break, I stayed at my desk while everyone else laughed and made new friends. As soon as the final bell rang, I walked straight out of the college gate and went home.

But on the third day...

Something happened that I had never imagined.

My classmate, Rita, smiled at me and said,

"Come on! You can't stay inside the classroom forever."

Before I could refuse, she held my hand and took me to the college ground.

I looked around, trying to understand why she had brought me there...

And then...

I saw him.

For the very first time.

The moment my eyes met his, everything around me seemed to fade away. The voices, the laughter, the crowd... nothing mattered anymore.

I stood there completely frozen, lost in my own thoughts, unable to take my eyes off him.

I didn't know who he was...

But somehow, my heart felt that this wasn't just another ordinary meeting.

It was the beginning of a story I never

It was the beginning of a story I never expected.

The next morning, I reached college earlier than usual. Even though I tried to focus on my classes, my mind kept replaying yesterday's incident.

Who was the boy who saved me?

I sighed and walked into the classroom.

"Good morning!" Rita greeted me with a bright smile.

"Good morning," I replied with a small smile.

Soon, our professor entered the classroom.

"Good morning, everyone. Today we'll begin with introductions."

One by one, every student stood up and introduced themselves.

When it was my turn, I slowly stood up. My heart was beating fast.

"Hello, everyone. My name is Min Hui. I recently moved to this city. Nice to meet you all."

After saying that, I quickly sat down.

The class continued as usual, but I couldn't focus on the lecture. My thoughts kept wandering back to the mysterious boy who had saved me yesterday.

After the lecture ended, Rita excitedly held my hand.

"Come on, Min Hui! Let's go to the canteen."

I nodded and followed her.

As we walked through the corridor, I noticed a crowd of students gathered around someone. Everyone seemed to admire him. Some students waved at him while others greeted him with respect.

Curious, I looked in that direction.

Then...

I heard a familiar voice.

My heart skipped a beat.

It was the same voice that had saved me yesterday.

Before I could see him clearly, Rita smiled and whispered,

"Do you know him?"

I slowly shook my head.

She looked at me with surprise.

"His name is Gwan Shik. He's one of the most popular students in Thomson Edison College. Almost everyone knows him."

Gwan Shik...

I quietly repeated his name in my mind.

At that moment, he turned around.

For the first time...

I saw his face clearly.

Our eyes met for just a few seconds.

Time seemed to stop.

Without saying a single word, he looked away and continued walking with his friends.

I stood there, unable to move.

Rita gently tapped my shoulder.

"Min Hui? Are you okay?"

I blinked and forced a smile.

"Y-Yeah... I'm fine."

But deep inside, I knew I wasn't.

For some strange reason...

I couldn't stop thinking about Gwan Shik.

And I had a feeling...

This unexpected meeting was only the beginning of our story. As Rita and I entered the cafeteria, the place was filled with laughter and conversations. Students were sitting in groups, enjoying their lunch and talking about classes.

Rita kept telling me funny stories about the college, trying to make me feel comfortable.

I smiled and listened to her, but my eyes kept wandering around the room.

Somehow, I was hoping to see Gwan Shik again.

After a few minutes, I noticed him sitting near the window with his friends. He looked calm and confident as everyone around him laughed at something he had said.

For a moment, he raised his head.

Our eyes met once again.

This time, neither of us looked away immediately.

A strange silence filled my heart.

I didn't know why...

But meeting Gwan Shik twice in just two days didn't feel like a coincidence anymore.

It felt as if fate was quietly bringing us closer, one unexpected moment at a time.❤........

Noticed a black bike parked on the side of the road.

Standing beside it was Gwan Shik.

But he wasn't alone.

Two beautiful girls were standing next to him, laughing and talking as if they were very close.

For a moment...

I couldn't move.

Something inside me hurt, even though I had no right to feel that way.

I didn't even know him.

Then why did my heart feel so heavy?

A few moments later, both girls sat behind him on the bike.

Without looking back, Gwan Shik started the engine and rode away.

I stood there silently, watching until they disappeared from my sight.

The entire way home, only one question kept repeating in my mind.

Who were those girls?

The next morning, I made a promise to myself.

"Min Hui... from today, you will stop thinking about Gwan Shik."

For the next two days, I avoided looking at him.

Whenever he passed by, I looked away.

Whenever someone mentioned his name, I stayed silent.

I convinced myself that he was just another student.

Nothing more.

Then came 5th September—Teachers' Day.

Our classes ended early, and Rita excitedly suggested,

"Let's go to the park! Everyone is coming."

All of us agreed.

I got ready without knowing that fate had already planned something for me.

Rita arrived with her boyfriend.

I had met him only once before.

What I didn't know was that he was one of Gwan Shik's closest friends.

Without telling me anything...

He had invited Gwan Shik too.

As we reached the meeting point, I suddenly saw a familiar figure walking toward us.

It was him.

My heart almost stopped.

Gwan Shik.

For a second, I forgot how to breathe.

I never imagined that he would be coming with us.

Soon, we all reached the park.

Everyone was laughing, taking pictures, and enjoying the fresh air.

I tried my best not to look at him.

But every now and then...

My eyes secretly searched for him.

A few minutes later, something unexpected happened.

Gwan Shik walked straight toward me.

I became nervous.

He stopped in front of me and spoke for the first time.

"Can I borrow your helmet for a minute?"

His voice was calm.

I couldn't even find the right words.

Without saying anything, I simply handed him my helmet.

He smiled politely.

"Thank you."

That was it.

Our very first conversation...

Only a few words.

Yet somehow...

It became one of the most unforgettable moments of my life.

After some time, Gwan Shik left the park.

Later, when we were returning home, I saw him once again on the road.

For a brief second, our eyes met.

Neither of us knew what the other was thinking.

We simply continued on our separate paths.

The next day...

Rita came running toward me with an unusual smile.

She looked at me and said softly,

"Min Hui... my boyfriend asked me something yesterday."

I looked at her curiously.

"What is it?"

She smiled even wider.

"He said... Gwan Shik likes you."

For a moment...

I couldn't believe what I had just heard.

To Be Continued... ❤️