FIRST ENCOUNTER

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...Their first encounter was at the Library. Aurelia balanced her books against her chest as she made her way towards the library, her steps quick and purposeful. The hallway was quite sunlight spilling in through tall windows, painting golden patterns across the polished floor. Just as Aurelia turned to the corner, she nearly collided with someone. The books slipped from her hands, scattering across the group. "Careful" a calm voice said, rich and steady. Aurelia looked up to see Silas. His hazel eyes caught hers for the first time, sharp yet curious. He knelt without hesitation, gathering her books with surprising care....

..."The library must be dangerous if it makes you rush like that" Silas said playfully yet in a soft voice. "Pttf... I'm just too late "she flustered, half smiling. He handed her the last book, their fingers brushing. A spark, brave but undeniable......

...Aurelia stood in line at the crowded cafeteria, balancing her tray while scanning for an empty seat. The chatter of students filled the air, clinking cutlery and burst of laughter weaving together into a noisy hum. Just as she spotted a free corner table, a familiar voice reached her. Silas- "running late again?". Aurelia turned to find him behind her, holding nothing but a coffee and an apple. His usual easy smile playing on his lips. Her heart skipped. "Maybe the food is chasing me this time" I smirked lightly. He chuckled. Aurelia moved towards the corner table as he followed her, sliding into the seat across from her as though it was the most natural thing in the world....

...For a moment, they ate in comfortable silence. Aurelia and her plate of food, Silas sipping his coffee, but wasn't awkward, in fact it felt strangely safe. "You don't talk too much, do you?" Silas broke the silence with his soft voice. Raising her brow, she replied "maybe I just chose who I talk to Carefully"....

..."And I made the cut?". Silas leaning forward, intrigued. Aurelia tried not to smile,, but the corner of her lips betrayed her. His gaze lingered, sharp yet soft as though he found her more interesting than anything else in the room. That was the second time fate had crossed their paths. "I knew this wasn't coincidence anymore". Aurelia thought....

..."What would you like to have?". Silas interrupted her thought. "Uhm... I think merlot will do" Silas signaled one of the waiters as he walked majestically to our seat with a silver tray gently placed on his right palm. He wore a long black trouser with white long sleeves and a black bowtie with a well polished shoe. "How may I help you sir?" he asked politely. "Merlot and a cup of coffee..." waiter~" okay sir, your order well be ready in jiffy" he bowed slightly and left. Silas immediately moved his hazel eyes towards me which made me felt uncomfortable....

...Silas gave Aurelia a warm gaze with his hazel eyes, the eyes that melt her heart. learning closer , he whispered in a soft but firmly voice " Aurelia Nelson"....