Love Beyond Lifetimes
The Meeting
[Scene: College courtyard, first day of the semester]
Xiao Tian
Dude, where’s the registration office? I’m completely lost here. This campus is a maze.
[Xiao Tian texting Cheng Wei]
Cheng Wei(Xiao Tian's friend)
You’ve been here for, like, five minutes, and you’re already lost? Typical. It’s straight ahead, past the fountain. Don’t tell me you missed that huge thing.
Xiao Tian
How was I supposed to know? This place is bigger than my hometown!
[bumps into someone, books drop]
[The other person got annoyed]
Li Wei
Watch where you’re going, will you?
[Li Wei bends down to pick up his books]
[Xiao Tian rubs his head as he saw the mess created by him ]
Xiao Tian
Sorry, I didn’t see you. Are you okay?
Li Wei
Does it look like I’m okay? You nearly knocked me over.
Li Wei
And now my notes are everywhere…
Xiao Tian
Let me help you with that.
[Xiao Tian hands over the scattered notes, notices Li Wei’s annoyed expression]
Xiao Tian
Look, I’m really sorry. First day here. Everything’s a bit overwhelming.
[Li Wei softens slightly]
Li Wei
New here? Well, that explains the clueless look.
Still… be more careful next time.
Xiao Tian
You’re not gonna stay mad at me all semester, are you?
[Xiao Tian grins playfully]
Xiao Tian
I can make it up to you with coffee. How about that?
[Li Wei raises an eyebrow questioningly]
Li Wei
Coffee, huh? Bold move for someone who just knocked me over.
But fine. I’ll let you off the hook—this time.
Xiao Tian
Whew, crisis averted.
I’m Xiao Tian, by the way.
[Li Wei pauses for a while]
Li Wei
So, you’re really lost, huh?
Xiao Tian
Like a sheep without a shepherd.
Please tell me you know where the registration office is.
[Li Wei points across the courtyard]
Li Wei
Try not to bump into anyone else on the way.
Xiao Tian
I’ll do my best. But no promises.
Li Wei
Well, you might need a guide. Want me to show you around?
Xiao Tian
Are you offering? Or is that just a way to keep me out of trouble?
Li Wei
Maybe a little of both.
[As Li Wei and Xiao Tian walk through the campus, their conversation flows easily. Xiao Tian’s charm and light-hearted attitude make Li Wei relax, and there’s an unspoken connection between them—like a spark waiting to ignite. They banter, tease, and share small smiles, unaware of the deeper bond fate has already tied between them.]
A Friendly Guide, or Something More?
[Scene: Later in the day, Xiao Tian and Li Wei are walking across campus. The sun is setting, casting a warm glow over the college grounds.]
Xiao Tian
So… you’re a second-year student, huh?
What’s it like being all wise and experienced?
Li Wei
Wise and experienced?
If by that you mean, I know how to avoid the cafeteria food on Fridays, then sure.
Xiao Tian
Hey, that’s valuable info! You should’ve led with that.
[Xiao Tian laughs lightly]
Xiao Tian
I’m guessing you’ve got all the secret tips around here.
Li Wei
You could say that.
And if you don’t want to be late to classes, don’t take the north stairs. They’re always jammed with people.
Xiao Tian
North stairs—got it.
[Xiao Tian pauses, glancing at Li Wei]
Xiao Tian
So, do you give campus tours to every newbie, or am I just special?
Li Wei
You’re special.
Most people don’t run into me like a human wrecking ball on their first day.
Xiao Tian
Hey, I apologized!
Xiao Tian
But seriously, thanks for showing me around. I’m already less lost than I was an hour ago.
Li Wei
It’s no big deal.
Though, you still owe me that coffee.
Xiao Tian
I never back out on promises. How about now? I spotted a nice café just off-campus.
Li Wei
Alright. Let’s see if your coffee is as good as your conversation.
[Scene shifts to the café, soft background music playing.]
Xiao Tian
So, what are you studying? You seem like a guy who’s got his whole life planned out.
Li Wei
Electrical Engineering. It’s… demanding, but I like it.
You?
Xiao Tian
Architecture. Figured I could design cool buildings and leave my mark on the world.
Li Wei
Interesting. I didn’t expect that.
Xiao Tian
Oh? What did you think I’d be studying?
[Xiao Tian leans forward, teasing]
Li Wei
Something less serious, maybe.
You don’t exactly scream “focused and studious.”
Xiao Tian
Hey, don’t let the looks fool you.
I’m a genius… sometimes.
Xiao Tian
Well, more like once in a while.
But I’m always good at coffee.
Li Wei
We’ll see about that.
So, tell me, Xiao Tian—
Li Wei
How long do you think it’ll take before you’re completely lost again?
Xiao Tian
Oh, about five minutes after you leave me alone.
[Time passes quickly as Xiao Tian and Li Wei share their interests and stories, an easy camaraderie forming between them. They exchange numbers, laughing as Xiao Tian promises to “try not to get lost” before their next meeting. But beneath the light conversation and teasing, something deeper lingers, an attraction neither of them is quite ready to acknowledge yet.]
The Spark Ignites
[Scene: The following day, Xiao Tian and Li Wei bump into each other in the campus library. Li Wei is sitting by the window, focused on his laptop. Xiao Tian notices him from afar and walks over.]
Xiao Tian
Well, well, look who’s studying.
Mind if I join you?
[Li Wei glances up, smirking slightly]
Li Wei
Sure, if you can stay quiet for more than five minutes.
Xiao Tian
I’m capable of that… occasionally.
[Xiao Tian sits down beside Li Wei, setting his books down]
Xiao Tian
What are you working on?
Li Wei
Just some coursework. Nothing too exciting.
[Li Wei pauses, looking at Xiao Tian]
Li Wei
You’re not stalking me, are you?
Xiao Tian
Stalking?
I prefer to call it fate. We keep running into each other—don’t you think the universe is trying to tell us something?
[Li Wei raises an eyebrow]
Li Wei
The universe? You’re more dramatic than I thought.
[Xiao Tian leans in slightly, teasing]
Xiao Tian
Only when I’m around you.
Li Wei
Oh?
And why’s that?
[Xiao Tian shrugs lightly]
Xiao Tian
Maybe because I feel like we’re supposed to be friends. Or maybe more.
[Xiao Tian pauses, feeling the tension rise]
[Li Wei looks away, a small smile playing on his lips]
Li Wei
You’re persistent, I’ll give you that.
Xiao Tian
Hey, I’m just being honest. I think we get along pretty well, don’t you?
Li Wei
You’re not wrong.
But you barely know me.
Xiao Tian
Then maybe we should fix that.
[Xiao Tian leans back, crossing his arms]
Xiao Tian
What do you say? Dinner tonight? No campus food, I promise.
[Li Wei looks thoughtful for a moment]
Xiao Tian
I like to call it determination.
Li Wei
Alright.
Dinner it is. But don’t think you can win me over that easily.
Xiao Tian
We’ll see about that.
[Scene shifts to later that evening at a small restaurant in town. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the two of them sit across from each other, soft lighting casting a warm glow.]
Xiao Tian
So, now that we’re officially off campus, no more library rules.
Tell me something interesting about yourself.
Li Wei
Interesting?
I don’t know if I’m that exciting.
Xiao Tian
Come on, everyone’s got something.
You’re an electrical engineering student—that’s got to come with some cool hobbies or hidden talents, right?
Li Wei
Hidden talents?
Not unless you count fixing random gadgets around the house.
Xiao Tian
That’s something!
Alright, I’ll go first.
I… am a great cook.
[Li Wei raises an eyebrow]
Li Wei
I’ll believe that when I taste it.
Xiao Tian
Challenge accepted. Next time, I’m cooking for you.
Li Wei
Next time, huh?
You’re already planning a second dinner?
Xiao Tian
Obviously.
You didn’t think this was going to be a one-time thing, did you?
Li Wei
I’ll admit, you’re better company than I expected.
[Xiao Tian leans in a bit closer, his tone softening]
Xiao Tian
I like spending time with you, Li Wei.
There’s just… something about you.
[As the evening progresses, the conversation shifts from playful banter to something more personal. The chemistry between them is undeniable, though neither of them is ready to fully acknowledge it yet. There's a growing tension, an unspoken understanding that this connection runs deeper than just friendship.]
[Scene ends with them walking back towards campus, the night air cool around them. Xiao Tian glances at Li Wei, their steps falling in sync.]
Xiao Tian
So, did I pass the test? Am I decent company?
Li Wei
You did alright.
But the cooking challenge is still on. We’ll see how you do then.
[Xiao Tian laughs softly]
Xiao Tian
I’ll blow your mind. Just wait.
Li Wei
I look forward to it.
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