𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐲 , 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 !

Collison course

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden hue over the campus of St. Anne's College, Yuki Miyazaki hurried along the winding paths, her arms laden with textbooks and her mind preoccupied with thoughts of the upcoming semester. With her short pink hair bobbing with each hurried step and her round glasses slipping down her nose, she was the epitome of adorable clumsiness.

Meanwhile, across the quad, Matt Hall strode with purpose, his black hair tousled by the gentle breeze and his emerald eyes fixed on the horizon. With an air of effortless confidence and an aura of aloofness surrounding him, he cut a striking figure amidst the sea of students bustling around him.

As fate would have it, their paths collided in a moment of chaos and confusion, sending Yuki's books flying and Matt's meticulously organized schedule into disarray. With a startled yelp, Yuki stumbled backward, her glasses askew and her cheeks flushed with embarrassment, while Matt's expression hardened into a mask of irritation.

"What are you doing?" Matt snapped, his tone laced with annoyance as he bent down to retrieve his scattered papers.

"I-I'm so sorry!" Yuki stammered, her heart racing as she scrambled to gather her fallen books. "I didn't see you there! I was... um... lost in thought."

Matt's gaze softened slightly as he took in Yuki's flustered appearance, but he quickly regained his composure, his expression returning to its usual stoic mask. "Just be more careful next time," he muttered before turning on his heel and striding away, leaving Yuki standing amidst the chaos he had left in his wake.

As Yuki watched him disappear into the crowd, a whirlwind of emotions churned within her chest—embarrassment, frustration, and a strange fluttering sensation she couldn't quite place. There was something about Matt's cold demeanor that intrigued her, despite their less-than-ideal first meeting.

Shaking off her thoughts, Yuki hurried to gather her belongings, her mind already racing with plans to make a better impression next time. She couldn't afford any distractions, not when she had to focus on her studies and prove herself in a prestigious college like St. Anne's.

As the evening descended into darkness, Yuki found herself replaying the encounter with Matt over and over in her mind. She couldn't shake the feeling that their paths were destined to cross again, and she couldn't help but wonder what other surprises fate had in store for her.

Determined to unravel the mystery surrounding Matt Hall, Yuki found herself falling into a spiral of late-night research. She scoured the campus forums and gossip channels, hoping to uncover any tidbits of information about the enigmatic figure who had captured her attention.

Hours passed as Yuki delved deeper into the digital abyss, her determination fueled by equal parts curiosity and infatuation. With each new piece of information she uncovered, a clearer picture of Matt began to emerge—a brilliant mind, a loner by choice, and a reputation for being untouchable.

As the clock struck midnight, Yuki finally tore herself away from her laptop, her eyes heavy with exhaustion but her mind ablaze with excitement. She had barely scratched the surface of the enigma that was Matt Hall, but she knew one thing for certain—she was determined to uncover the truth, no matter what it took.

With a newfound sense of purpose burning within her chest, Yuki drifted off to sleep, her dreams filled with visions of emerald eyes and the promise of a love that defied all expectations.