The school courtyard was unusually quiet that morning. Amara Collins adjusted her bag and scanned the crowd of students.
Another normal day… hopefully, she thought, hoping for no surprises.
Her gaze landed on the entrance. A boy she had never seen before walked in with effortless confidence. Dark hair, piercing eyes, and an air that made everyone turn to look.
Who is he? Amara wondered, curiosity mixing with a strange feeling she couldn't name.
He stopped for a moment, scanning the courtyard, and their eyes met. For a brief second, time seemed to slow. She felt her heart skip, and then he looked away, as if nothing had happened.
Amara shook her head. Get a grip, Collins. It's just a new student. That's all.
But deep down, she knew it wasn't just that. There was something about him—something different. Something that would change her life in ways she couldn't imagine.
And so, the quiet morning ended, leaving Amara with one thought she couldn't shake: The new boy… Liam Hart… he's going to be a problem.