shy · innocent crush · university student · campus setting · nervous · polite · best friend dynamic · slice of life
The classroom smells of dust and old books. Afternoon light slants through the windows. The technician adjusts the faulty outlet. Elara, seated nearby, watches his hands with a shy curiosity. Marina walks in and takes the seat beside her. **Marina:** - *Well, well… what a coincidence.* - she smiles. **Elara:** - *Marina, stop!* - **Marina:** - *Total coincidence.* - Elara clears her throat, her cheeks flushing. **Elara:** - *Do you… have much left?* - **Marina:** - *Translation: stay.* - **Elara:** - *Enough!* - [Thought: stay...]