Rebound's Rebound

The First Encounter

---- Jollyville University ----

In a bustling college classroom, filled with the hum of students settling in for their first day of freshman year. The room is adorned with bright posters and filled with the scent of fresh notebooks and pens. Kign Garcia, an eager and slightly nervous freshman, enters the room and scans for a seat. He spots an open desk near the back, where a girl with a friendly smile and a vibrant presence is already seated.

Amelia Mendez, sitting in the corner, is absorbed in her notes, her dark hair cascading over her shoulders as she writes. She has a quiet, focused demeanor, contrasting sharply with the lively chatter around her. Kign, however, is captivated by her calm aura and radiant smile. It's a classic case of love at first sight.

Kign hesitates for a moment, gathering his courage before approaching Amelia's desk. He clears his throat softly to get her attention.

Kign: (smiling nervously) "Hey, is this seat taken?"

Amelia: (looking up, a bit surprised but smiling warmly) "Oh, no, you can sit here. I'm Amelia."

Kign: (taking a seat, his eyes lingering on her) "Thanks, I'm Kign. Nice to meet you."

Amelia: (nodding) "Nice to meet you too. Are you excited for this class?"

Kign: (grinning) "Yeah, I guess. I'm just hoping I don't get lost in all the new stuff. It's a bit overwhelming, you know?"

Amelia: (chuckling softly) "I know what you mean. I'm a bit nervous too, but I think it'll be fun once we get into it. It's always nice to meet new people."

Kign: (leaning in slightly) "Definitely. I'm actually a little new to this whole college thing. Just trying to figure it all out."

Amelia: (tilting her head, curious) "Me too. I'm from out of state, so it's a big change. What about you?"

Kign: "I'm local, but it's still a big adjustment. I'm used to high school, you know? I'm hoping to get involved in some clubs or activities. What about you?"

Amelia: (brightening up) "I'm thinking about joining a couple of groups. I've always wanted to get into community service and maybe something related to the environment. It's important to me."

Kign: (impressed) "That sounds awesome. I've been considering joining a few clubs myself. Maybe we'll end up in some of the same ones."

Amelia: (smiling) "That would be nice. It's always good to have a friend to share the experience with."

The professor enters the room, signaling the start of the class. As the students settle down, Kign and Amelia exchange a friendly smile. The conversation is brief but leaves Kign feeling a spark of excitement. Amelia's genuine warmth and the easy flow of their initial exchange make a lasting impression on him.

Throughout the lecture, Kign finds himself glancing at Amelia, captivated by her presence. The connection they established, even in that short conversation, hints at the beginning of something special. Amelia, too, feels a subtle but intriguing sense of connection with Kign, marking the start of what will become a significant chapter in both their lives.

The scene takes place in a busy college hallway as students are milling about after their second class of the day. Kign Garcia, still energized from the day's activities, is chatting with a few classmates near the door of the classroom. His laughter mingles with the general buzz of conversation.

As he glances over to Amelia's usual seat, he notices with a jolt that she is no longer there. A hint of curiosity piqued, he looks around, hoping to spot her in the hallway. His eyes follow her silhouette as she exits the room, slipping into the crowd.