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Sofia and Ivy were sitting under the shade of a large oak tree in the university's open area, the late afternoon sun casting golden hues on the campus grounds. Sofia was in the middle of recounting her usual day's events, her voice carrying a calm, laid-back tone. "So, then the professor told us we have an extra week for the assignment..." she began, but her words trailed off as she noticed Ivy fidgeting beside her.

"Ivy, are you even listening?" Sofia asked, narrowing her eyes slightly as she glanced at her friend. Ivy's mind seemed elsewhere, her gaze fixated on something far beyond the usual chatter. There was a tension in the air that hadn't been there moments before.

Suddenly, without warning, Ivy grabbed Sofia's arm, her voice low but urgent. "Sofiaaaa! Listen!" Ivy's eyes sparkled with excitement, and Sofia blinked, startled by the abrupt change in mood.

"What? What's going on?" Sofia asked, slightly alarmed but curious now, her previous story forgotten. Ivy's energy was infectious, and Sofia felt the familiar tug of intrigue.

Ivy leaned in closer, lowering her voice dramatically. "You're my friend, right? You'd help me out if I needed something?" There was a mischievous smile playing on Ivy's lips now, and Sofia eyed her cautiously.

"Obviously, Ivy. What's this about?" Sofia replied slowly, sensing something was coming, something out of the ordinary.

"Well..." Ivy began, dragging the word out as she sat up straighter, her face full of excitement, "I need a favor. I need you to come with me to the reception. I want to get all the details about... Taehyung."

Sofia's eyes widened in surprise. "What?! Ivy, you can't be serious. That's- that's risky! We could get caught!" Her voice was a mix of disbelief and anxiety as she thought about the consequences of such a plan.

"Oh, come on, girl! Don't be so scared!" Ivy waved her hand dismissively, her playful smirk growing. "Sometimes a little risk makes life fun, don't you think? You know we could use a bit of adventure in our boring university routine. Imagine how thrilling it'll be!" Ivy's enthusiasm was palpable now, her eyes gleaming with a sense of excitement that Sofia couldn't easily ignore.

Sofia's heart raced as she thought about it. "Ivy, you know that's not exactly ethical. What if we get in trouble? We could get kicked out!" Her mind raced with worst-case scenarios, but deep down, something about Ivy's words stirred a feeling of curiosity, even excitement.

Ivy scooted closer, her tone now conspiratorial. "Sofia, look, it's not like we're going to steal something. We're just... exploring. Think of it as an experience! You'll have a great story to tell, and I'll get what I want. It's a win-win situation!"

Sofia bit her lip, torn between her responsible side and the thrill of doing something out of the ordinary. Ivy was persuasive, her confidence almost contagious. Slowly, Sofia began to relax, her nervousness giving way to a sense of adventure she hadn't felt in a long time.

𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐓𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 | 𝐊𝐓𝐇 |Where stories live. Discover now