The unexpected feeling

Hana is strikingly beautiful with flawless features, her blonde hair with subtle brunette undertones always styled perfectly, exuding confidence and control.

Aren is tall and lean, with slightly lighter brunette hair and thoughtful eyes, carrying an effortless, quiet presence that makes him stand out despite his reserved nature.

Part one

Hana was the queen bee of Castelobrux flawless, confident, and admired by everyone, She ruled the school effortlessly, her circle filled with followers who hung on her every word, Aren, on the other hand, was the complete opposite and A quiet, nerdy guy who kept to himself, always buried in books, and never seemed to care about the social scene,Hana barely noticed him or so she told herself,But deep down, something about Aren intrigued her. It wasn’t just that he was smart, It was how he carried himself, completely indifferent to what others thought. While everyone else tried so hard to impress her, Aren never did,One afternoon, during a heated class debate, Hana finally paid attention. The topic was complicated, but Aren spoke calmly, his words sharp and precise, effortlessly dismantling the opposing argument. His confidence was quiet but undeniable and Hana found herself staring, her usual cool demeanor slipping and “How does he not care what anyone thinks?” she wondered, feeling a strange flutter in her chest ,Later that day, when she bumped into him in the hallway, her books almost slipped from her grasp, Aren barely glanced up, casually catching the top book with one hand before it hit the floor and“Careful,” he murmured, his tone calm and uninterested as he handed it back without waiting for thanks,For some reason, that moment stuck with her. He wasn’t trying to impress her. He was just… himself. And for the first time in a long time, Hana felt something she couldn’t quite explain and “Why do I even care?” she muttered under her breath, but her eyes kept drifting toward him and she hated how much she liked it.

Days passed, but Hana couldn’t shake the feeling.,No matter how much she tried to focus on her friends, her popularity, or the next school event, her thoughts kept drifting back to Aren and “Why him?” she asked herself, watching him from across the cafeteria one afternoon. He was sitting alone, as usual, flipping through another thick novel while everyone else laughed and chatted around him. He didn’t care about fitting in or being noticed and maybe that’s what frustrated her the most ,as“He’s not even trying,” Hana muttered, poking at her salad as her friends gossiped beside her. But her eyes kept wandering in his direction,Her moment came unexpectedly a few days later and After school, Hana found herself in the library, searching for a book to help with her history project. She wasn’t used to being there, her world was parties, not paperbacks but fate had other plans and“Looking for something?”,Hana spun around, and there he was. Aren, standing just a few feet away, casually leaning against the bookshelf. His dark eyes met hers, and for a split second, she forgot how to speak and“I—uh… history,” she mumbled, suddenly feeling out of place,Aren raised an eyebrow, clearly amused,“That’s pretty broad. Need help?”Hana hesitated, her pride screaming at her to say no. But something in his steady gaze made her swallow her ego, “Maybe,” she admitted softly,Without another word, Aren stepped closer, scanning the shelves with practiced ease. His fingers brushed against a worn hardcover, pulling it out and offering it to her and "Try this one. It’s got everything you need,” he said, his tone neutral but his eyes watching her carefully and“Thanks,” Hana murmured, taking the book. Their fingers grazed for the briefest moment, sending an unexpected jolt through her,As Aren turned back to his own reading, Hana stood there, staring at the book in her hands. “Why is my heart racing?” she wondered, biting her lip,For the first time, she wasn’t sure if she hated the feeling.

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