A chance encounter

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; Just a heads up, there might be some grammatical errors in my story. Please bear with me and focus on the content rather than the errors.

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After that day, Natalie tried to engage Alex in conversation by asking her about the book she was reading, introducing herself, and asking for her name. She also continued to visit the library and sit with her at her table, hoping to get to know her better and establish a friendship. However, Alex remained cold and distant, preferring to bury herself in her books instead of engaging in conversation with Natalie.

Over time, Natalie and Alex began to develop a friendship. They still had their differences - Natalie was loud and outgoing, while Alex was quiet and reserved - but they found common ground in their love of books and their shared interest in sports.

One day, as Natalie was studying for an upcoming exam, she realized that she was struggling with a particular concept. She knew that Alex was a talented student, and she decided to ask her for help.

"Hey, Alex," she said, approaching her at her usual table in the library. "I'm really struggling with this one concept for our upcoming exam. Do you think you could help me out?"

Alex looked up from her book and considered her request for a moment. She knew that Natalie was a talented athlete, but she wasn't sure how she fared in academics. Still, she was willing to help her out.

"Sure," she said, closing her book and turning her attention to Natalie. "What do you need help with?"

Over the next few days, Alex and Natalie spent hours studying together, pouring over textbooks and practicing sample problems. Alex was patient and kind, explaining difficult concepts in a way that Natalie could understand.

As they worked together, Natalie began to see a different side of Alex. She realized that beneath her quiet and reserved exterior was a kind and intelligent person, with a depth of knowledge and understanding that she admired.

By the time the exam rolled around, Natalie felt confident and prepared, thanks to Alex's help. She aced the exam, and she was grateful to have such a good friend in Alex.