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Orm bounced into the lecture hall, her infectious laughter echoing through the room. She plopped down beside her best friend, Riley, and whispered, "Can you believe this early morning torture?"

Riley, a tall, lanky guy with a perpetual sleepy look, mumbled something unintelligible in response. Orm just grinned and turned her attention to the professor, who was scribbling equations on the board.

A sharp intake of breath from Riley caught Orm's attention. She followed his gaze to the back of the room. A solitary figure sat alone, their face obscured by the shadow of their hood. It was an unusual sight in the brightly lit lecture hall.

"Who's that?" Orm whispered to Riley.

Riley shrugged, his eyes still fixed on the mysterious figure. "New student, maybe?"

Orm's curiosity piqued. She leaned forward, trying to get a better look. As the figure shifted, their face was revealed, and Orm's breath caught in her throat.

It was a woman, with sharp, almost cold features. Her eyes, the color of stormy seas, held an intensity that was both intimidating and alluring. She was the epitome of cool detachment, a stark contrast to Orm's vibrant energy.

Orm felt a strange mix of admiration and irritation. This woman was clearly intelligent, but her aloofness was a challenge. She was the kind of person Orm couldn't resist trying to crack.

The professor cleared their throat, bringing Orm back to the present. She turned her attention back to the lecture, but a part of her mind was already plotting her next move.

Orm's gaze followed the mysterious woman as she slipped into a seat near the back of the room. There was something undeniably captivating about her. Perhaps it was the contrast between her icy demeanor and the vibrant energy that pulsed through the lecture hall. Or maybe it was simply the intrigue of someone who seemed so deliberately detached.

Orm couldn't shake the feeling that she'd seen this woman before, but where? The woman raised a hand, her gesture as precise and calculated as the rest of her movements. The professor nodded, and the woman began to speak.

Her voice was as smooth and controlled as her appearance, yet it carried an authority that commanded attention. Orm found herself leaning forward, drawn in by the clarity and depth of her words. The woman was discussing a complex theory with an ease that suggested a profound understanding of the subject.

A murmur of approval rippled through the class. Even Riley, who was usually lost in a world of his own, seemed captivated. Orm couldn't help but feel a pang of competitiveness. She was used to being the center of attention, the one who commanded the room. But this newcomer was a formidable opponent.

As the lecture drew to a close, Orm couldn't help but feel a strange mix of admiration and resentment. She was determined to figure out who this woman was and what made her tick. And, just maybe, she was looking forward to their next encounter.

Orm couldn't focus on the rest of the lecture. Her mind was racing, trying to piece together the puzzle of the mysterious woman. There was something about her that both intrigued and irritated Orm. She was a challenge, a puzzle Orm was determined to solve.

After class, Orm lingered in the hallway, hoping to catch a glimpse of the woman. She spotted her heading towards the library, a stack of books clutched in her arms. Without thinking, Orm followed.

The library was a haven of quiet, a stark contrast to the bustling campus. Orm found a seat at a nearby table and pretended to be engrossed in a textbook, her eyes darting towards the woman. She watched as the woman moved through the stacks, her movements graceful and purposeful.

Orm couldn't deny the woman's intelligence. She was clearly a dedicated student, someone who was passionate about her studies. But there was something else there, a depth, a complexity that hinted at a hidden world. Orm was determined to uncover that world.

As the afternoon wore on, Orm found herself increasingly drawn to the woman. There was a spark, a challenge, that ignited a fire within her. She knew she had to find a way to break through the woman's icy exterior.















A/N

I decided to upload this one even though i can't find the other chapters, but I think i can work with this one. Also I would like to express my gratitude to the new readers, Thank you for finding me, lol I just actually write for fun, And I'm not expecting someone to read my stories. Still, I am very thankful tho. And I have so many ideas inside my mind and I don't even know how to start it. You can comment something so I can know what you'll been thinking about my story so far!

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