We were never meant to be together

From Strangers to Friends

Alex and Sophie, two strangers from different cities, arrived at the same college, each carrying dreams and hopes for the future. During the first days, while the college induction was in full swing, they attended various sessions with hundreds of other students. They hadn't crossed paths yet, each caught up in the whirlwind of new faces and unfamiliar surroundings.

When the induction week ended and the classes were officially divided into sections, they found themselves assigned to the same classroom. It was on the first day of class, as students settled into their new groups, that Alex and Sophie finally noticed each other. Amid the hum of introductions and the shuffle of students finding their seats, Alex's gaze met Sophie's from across the room. There was a brief, curious look, one that seemed to say, "Hi, nice to meet you." Neither knew it yet, but that single glance was the beginning of something special.

A few days later, a mutual friend introduced them, and they finally had the chance to talk. Their first conversation was a little awkward, filled with polite laughter and the usual college small talk, but a warmth began to grow between them. Over time, their casual chats grew into deeper conversations. They found comfort in each other's company, and slowly, Alex and Sophie began to share bits and pieces of themselves—stories, dreams, and secrets they hadn't told anyone else.

Before they knew it, they were inseparable. From studying together to hanging out between classes, Alex and Sophie became close friends. Their friendship blossomed naturally, born out of a shared curiosity and a sense of understanding that felt effortless. In each other, they found a companion who brought comfort and joy, turning ordinary days into cherished memories. And all of it started with that first look in a crowded classroom, as if fate had gently nudged them together.