Rafain stared at his math book, pretending to understand the equations, but his mind was somewhere else—thinking about Juliya. She sat two rows ahead, her long hair tied in a messy ponytail, a little smile playing on her lips as she read a book. Every time their eyes met, Rafain's heart did a little somersault.
Juliya, busy flipping pages, felt it too. Every time Rafain laughed at her silly jokes or helped her pick up a dropped pen, her cheeks warmed. But neither of them had the courage to admit it. High school was tricky like that.
That Monday, things went from ordinary to chaotic. Luke, Juliya's dad and the neighborhood delivery man, rushed into Rafain's house by mistake, carrying a package meant for Juliya. Rafain's dad, Jack, the strict businessman, didn't notice the mix-up—he was busy arguing over spreadsheets.
"What's this?" Rafain asked, opening the box. Inside, glitter bombs, fake love letters, and a "Confession Guide for the Shy" spilled out.
Just then, Juliya appeared at the door, blushing furiously. "It…uh…came to me by mistake," she said, trying to hide her giggle. "Maybe it's fate?"
Rafain laughed nervously, glitter dusting his
hands. "Fate? Or trouble?"
From that moment, school life turned into a hilarious adventure. There were glitter pranks in the cafeteria, accidental love letters that ended up in the wrong lockers, and one unforgettable day when Luke, carrying Juliya's dinner, almost walked in on Rafain hiding behind the classroom door.
Through every mishap, Rafain and Juliya found themselves spending more time together. They laughed, teased, and slowly learned about each other's dreams, fears, and favorite ice cream flavors.
But just as Rafain thought things were finally going smoothly, he noticed something strange—an envelope slipped under his locker. No name. No return address. Just a message:
"Meet me after school. You won't regret it."
Rafain looked around. Juliya was nowhere in sight. His heart pounded. Was this the start of something amazing…or another chaotic adventure?
To Be Continued.....