EPISODE 2

Naomi got ready for college just like every other day, same rushed morning, as always unfinished breakfast, it was the same routine she followed without thinking.

Nothing felt different.

And yet, for some reason, her mood wasn’t as normal as it should’ve been, Maybe it was because of last night.

she kept her thoughts aside and then got out to walk to her college.

As she reached the college gate, she spotted her friend waiting for her.

“There you are,” Naomi friend chloe said. “I thought you’d be late again.”

“I am late,” Naomi replied casually, adjusting her bag. “You’re just early.”

They both started walking toward their class together.

“Oh my God, listen,” chloe suddenly said, her tone full of excitement.

“We have a new chemistry teacher today!”

Naomi hummed in response, not really interested.

Naomi : “The old one finally retired??"

chloe gave her a side look, like gurl you Don't even know that?! then continued in her same excited tone.

chloe : “Yeah but what if this new one is handsome? Or super strict? Or both?”

Naomi stayed quiet, letting her talk but chloe stopped mid-step and looked at her.

chloe : “Wait. Why are you so quiet?”

Naomi : “Nothing.”

Chloe : “Don’t give me that. Did something happen last night?”

Naomi : ughh “You won’t believe what happened.”

And just like that, she started telling her everything—

about the supermarket,

about the last chocolate mint ice cream,

and about the ridiculously rude guy who took it from her like it was nothing.

Chloe burst out laughing and asked

“You begged someone for ice cream?”

Naomi : “I did not beg, “I was just....Negotiating.”

Chloe : “Negotiating?” she laughed harder.

By the time they reached the classroom, Naomi was already irritated again just thinking about it.

Naomi : “I swear,” she muttered, dropping into her seat. she continued...

“I really wanted to punch that man in the face. The way he was acting..like..like he owned the place or something.”

Chloe was still smiling. she asked :

“You like that ice cream that much?”

Naomi turned to her and said “More than anything.”

Meanwhile, at the front of the building, Elias Thornton adjusted his glasses as he stepped into the corridor.

The noise of students, the scattered conversations, the casual disorder none of it bothered him, he had expect it. But he didn’t expected to see her again here in his class.

Naomi and Chloe's conversation got disrupted when a tall man wearing all black suit walked in the classroom while adjusting his glasses, a laptop in his hand.

The classroom got quiet for a second, but again it was filled with noises like

"OMG!!!! Is he our new chemistry teacher??

" He is soooo handsome"!!!

someone said " he looks like a character who came straight out of novel ".

Whispers spread across the room, Soft gasps, excited murmurs.

Almost every girl in the class were crushing on him.

Naomi didn’t react at first, because she didn’t get to see his face but as she peaked through the students she completely froze, her expression darkened instantly.

“You’ve got to be kidding me,” she muttered.

She elbowed her friend and said “That’s him.”

chloe : “Huh?”

Naomi : “The ice cream guy!”

chloe barely reacted, too busy admiring him.

“huh..yeah..hmm” she hummed absent mindedly.

Naomi stared at him, her irritation rising all over again.

and then He gave a small cough, drawing everyone’s attention.

“Sit down,” he said calmly. “We’ll begin.”

The class settled immediately.

“Today, we’ll be starting with—” he began, his voice steady as he moved into the lecture.

Naomi didn’t hear a word, not one because she didn’t want to listen to his boring lectures And after what felt like forever. ... ......he finally stopped. He stared at the class and introduced himself to the class.

“My name is Elias Thornton,” he said. “I’ll be your chemistry lecturer from now on.”

Naomi (in mind) : Of course he would be. everyone knows that. duhh !!

Elias : “Let’s begin with introductions,” he continued. “Stand and introduce yourselves one by one.”

One by one, students stood up. they introduced themselves by Name. Course and Done.

Then it was Naomi's turn, she stood up and started introducing herself like others ....

“Naomi Pierce,” she said briefly.

She was about to sit down when—

Elias : “I’m sorry,” he interrupted

“Could you repeat that?” he continued calmly. “A little louder. I didn’t quite hear you.”

For a second, Naomi felt her patience snap.

She looked straight at him. For a moment, she genuinely considered saying something she’d regret. But instead she forced herself to stay calm and introduced herself again

“Naomi Pierce,” she repeated, louder this time.

Elias : “Miss Naomi Pierce,” he said, as if noting it down.

“Alright. Next.” he causally said.

Naomi rolled her eyes as she sat down.

The rest of the introductions continued and the class ended And finally lunch break.

Naomi sighed for what felt like the hundredth time.

Chloe looked at her and asked “Are you okay?”

Naomi turned slowly “Do I look okay to you?”

chloe blinked not knowing what to say.

Naomi : “Did he really have to make me repeat my name in front of everyone?” she groaned “I was so embarrassed.”

Chloe : “Maybe he actually didn’t hear you,”

Naomi stared at her in disbelief.

Naomi: “Seriously? You’re taking his side now?”

Chloe : “I’m just saying—”

Naomi : “Wait a minute,” she narrowed her eyes.

“Do you have a crush on him too?”

Chloe smirked: “What do you mean too?”

Naomi scoffed and said :

“Did you not see the class? Every girl was literally staring at him like—” , She stopped, annoyed.

“Ugh, whatever. I hate him.”

Chloe grinned : “Yeah, sure.”

“Shut up and eat your food,” Naomi muttered.

Chloe : “And that’s why you don’t have a boyfriend.”

Naomi frowned : “What does that even have to do with anything?”

Chloe : “You’ll understand later."

Naomi opened her mouth to respond but the bell rang. Her friend immediately stood up and rah away from there

“Saved,” she said, rushing away.

“Hey—come back!” Naomi called after her.

The rest of the day passed like any other, same boring classes making notes an all.

By the time the final bell rang, Naomi let out a quiet sigh of relief.

She packed her bag quickly, standing up from her seat.

“Finally,” she muttered.

Chloe stretched beside her. “That felt longer than usual.”

“It was longer than usual,” Naomi replied, slinging her bag over her shoulder.

They walked out of the classroom together, blending into the crowd of students heading home.

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