Fate's Playbook

Prologue

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"Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." - Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights.

Luca Grey was running late for his football practice at Grey College in Glencoe. He rushed past the campus grounds, zigzagging through the greenery and the trees, trying to make it to the field on time. As he was sprinting, he saw a girl sitting under a tree, engrossed in a book. It was Nora Dawson, one of his classmates.

Luca had noticed Nora before. She always sat in the front row of their lectures, reading her books and taking notes with utmost concentration. She was the kind of girl who would never be caught dead at a football game or a party, the kind of girl who preferred the quiet company of a book to the loud chatter of her peers.

Luca, on the other hand, was the star of the Grey College football team. He was known for his good looks, his athletic prowess, and his confidence on and off the field. He was a jock, and he didn't mind the label. In fact, he relished it.

But as he ran past Nora that day, something caught his attention. Maybe it was the way the sun was shining on her brown hair, or the way her brown-green eyes sparkled as she read her book, or maybe it was just fate. Whatever it was, Luca couldn't take his eyes off her.

Suddenly, he stumbled over a rock and lost his balance. His football flew out of his hands and hit Nora square in the face. She let out a yelp of surprise and pain, dropping her book as she clutched her bruised cheek.

He was mortified. He rushed over to her, apologizing profusely and checking if she was okay. Nora was dazed, but she managed to nod and smile weakly at him. It was a strange moment, but as they locked eyes, something shifted between them.

Over the next few weeks, Luca and Nora's paths continued to cross at Grey College. Nora's best friend, Lily, who happened to be Nora's roommate, encouraged Nora to give Luca a chance, but Nora was hesitant. She thought he was just another arrogant jock who couldn't care less about her and her nerdy interests.

Luca, for his part, was intrigued by Nora. He found himself looking for excuses to be near her, to talk to her, to make her smile. He even started to attend some of her lectures, just to see her in action. He was more than just a footballer, he wanted her to see that.

But it wasn't easy. Luca was considered a player, even though he wasn't. His reputation as a jock preceded him, and he had a hard time convincing Nora that he was more than just his athletic achievements. Nora, on the other hand, was guarded. She had been hurt before, and she didn't want to risk getting hurt again.

As the days turned into weeks, and the weeks turned into months, Luca and Nora's relationship grew more complex. They had their share of misunderstandings, arguments, and differences. But they also had their moments of laughter, understanding, and mutual admiration.

Little did they know that their meeting was no accident. Fate had brought them together for a reason. Their journey was just beginning, and it was unclear whether it would be a match made in heaven or hell.

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