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Chapter 4 Unavoidable Encounters

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stepped inside, my eyes scanning the room for an empty seat. Thankfully, Favour and Gift had already secured spots near the middle,

on?" Favour asked, raising an eyebrow

y temples as I tried to shake off the lingering fati

used to it. Or you'll suffe

ficant and oddly excited. I pulled out my notebook, determined to lose myself in the lecture, when suddenly I felt a presence settle into the seat beside me. Turning slightly, I froze when I saw him. The same guy I had bumped into the day b

enough not to attract attention. "I don't t

was something disarming about his tone, a sincere quality

nued, extending his h

rude, and I'd been raised to be polite. So, with minimal enthus

I said

if studying me. "Ava...?" he repe

. "Ava D

ips twitched slightly, but he didn't push f

topic was uninteresting the professor was known for his brilliant, if sometimes convoluted, insights but I found myself stealing occasional glances at the guy beside me. Ethan wasn't like most of the guys I'd encountered so far. He didn't fidget, whisper jokes to his friends, or glance around for distract

whispered before I could stop myself, h

ctually pretty interesting," he replied quietly, his

head. "Nerd," I muttered, even as a reluct

fended. "That doesn't suits me. I'm not really t

stirred in me. By the time the lecture ended, my brain was a tangled mess of half-remembered facts and fleeting glances. I quickly packed my things, eager to escape before Ethan could try to engage me in more conversat

uys about, some days ago? He's the guy. H

y were you two whispering in class?" Gift teas

class. He just happened to sit t

her chest. 'Oh, denial. The first si

to keep my voice steady despite the swirling mix of

standing. I internally groaned perfect timing, really. He approached with that

h a nod, glancing brief

tention back to him. "Hi, Ethan, was it?" Favour asked s

ied, offering a courteous smile that seemed to bridge

n't encourage them," I muttered under my breath, though he appeared to

e said casually, before turning and walking off, leaving

mused, her eyes spar

our added with

You two are

d me playfully. "You have

ome defiance. "Yeah, he's different.

d, her tone t

st go get food before I dec

familiar campus sights. I noticed how the morning light danced across the dewy grass and how the chatter of passing students created a sort of background melody. Inside the cafeteria, the noise level was a stark contrast to the hushed calm of the lecture hall. Students crowded around tables, laughing and sharing stories, while trays clattered and voices overlapped in a cacophony of welcome chaos. I joined Favour and Gift at a long t

really don't like him, do you? I mean, he's smart, funny, and did you see that smi

lve. "He's just another guy, alright? I'm not about to l

say that now, but I have a feeling he'll be i

aybe. But for now, let's focus on survivi

s calm smile and those warm, steady eyes. I couldn't decide if it was his quiet humor, his effortless style, or just the way he seemed to understand m

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Contents

Chapter 1 The Beginning of Something Forbidden Chapter 2 The Space Between Us Chapter 3 New Beginnings Chapter 4 Unavoidable Encounters Chapter 5 Persistent Chapter 6 A moment of change
Chapter 7 From Friends to Something More
Chapter 8 Birthday
Chapter 9 Getting Attracted
Chapter 10 Line blurring
Chapter 11 Letting go slowly
Chapter 12 Deepening Connections
Chapter 13 Moments of Vulnerability
Chapter 14 Shifting Boundaries
Chapter 15 Colliding Lives
Chapter 16 Dorm Room Dialogues
Chapter 17 The Quiet Rebellion
Chapter 18 Unexpected Joy
Chapter 19 When Words Fail
Chapter 20 Testing the Waters
Chapter 21 Crossing the Threshold
Chapter 22 Back to Reality
Chapter 23 The Silent Treatment
Chapter 24 The Distance Hurts
Chapter 25 Feeling lost
Chapter 26 The Breaking Point
Chapter 27 A Moment of Realization
Chapter 28 A Confession Without Words
Chapter 29 A New Beginning
Chapter 30 The First Unofficially Date
Chapter 31 Making It Official
Chapter 32 Facing the Future Together
Chapter 33 Graduation Approaches
Chapter 34 Graduation Day
Chapter 35 The Shift to Adulthood
Chapter 36 Taking him home
Chapter 37 Preparing for the Vacation
Chapter 38 The Vacation Begins
Chapter 39 Lucas' Little Games
Chapter 40 When No One is Watching
Chapter 41 Almost Moment
Chapter 42 The Guilt That Shouldn't Be There
Chapter 43 The Late Night Encounter
Chapter 44 Morning Bliss
Chapter 45 The Dance Between Them
Chapter 46 The Breaking Point
Chapter 47 Running Back to Safety
Chapter 48 A Dangerous Game
Chapter 49 The Line We Crossed
Chapter 50 Avoidance is Impossible
Chapter 51 A Tension Filled Night
Chapter 52 Another Kiss
Chapter 53 Growing Suspicions
Chapter 54 Wake of desire
Chapter 55 Making a decision
Chapter 56 Telling him off
Chapter 57 Tension in the Air
Chapter 58 The End of the Vacation
Chapter 59 An Unwanted Visit
Chapter 60 Unfinished Business
Chapter 61 Moving Forward
Chapter 62 The Unexpected Offer
Chapter 63 A Night with Ethan
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