UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER

A soft knock echoed through the room, pulling Shana out of her reverie. "Who is it?" she called out, her voice tinged with curiosity.

"It's me," came the reply, a male voice breaking through the silence.

Shana's heart skipped a beat as she recognized the voice. "Oh, okay, just hold on a second," she replied, scrambling to compose herself before opening the door.

As she swung the door open, Shana was met with the sight of a handsome young man standing before her. His bright blue eyes sparkled in the light, captivating her with their intensity. A square, chiseled jawline added to his rugged charm.

For a moment, Shana found herself lost in his gaze, unable to tear her eyes away. But before she could gather her thoughts, the young man spoke, breaking the spell.

"Well, if you're done staring, Lucian is waiting for you," he said, his tone teasing.

Shana felt her cheeks flush red with embarrassment, realizing she had been caught staring. Clearing her throat, she quickly regained her composure. "Right, sorry about that," she muttered, stepping aside to let him in.

As they walked, an awkward silence settled between them, the tension palpable in the air. Shana kept her head low, unable to shake off the embarrassment of her earlier behavior.

Finally, they arrived at the library, where Shana spotted Lucian browsing through a shelf of books. With a sense of relief, she made her way over to him, eager to escape the awkwardness of the encounter.