"What a match they make." whispered a voice nearby, and Thea had to admit it was true.
Side by side, they complemented each other effortlessly, as if designed to fit.
"So, you're studying where?" John asked, his tone casual but curious.
"Empire City University," Thea answered smoothly.
"Impressive. And which year are you in?"
"First year." she replied, giving him a bright, almost playful smile.
"Tell me, what about you? Still tied up with the company?" Thea asked, her voice carrying a playful challenge as she shifted the spotlight onto John.
John gave a faint smile. "Yeah, you could say that. The pressure's constant—work, responsibilities... it never really stops."
Thea regarded him with a tilted head, saying nothing, and John laughed at the look she gave him.
"And you?" he asked, his tone dipping lower.
"Do you feel a little out of place here?" His gaze searched her expression, probing deeper than his words suggested.
