It was still light outside—a perk, most would say, thanks to the fact that it was summer.

The library's study room was large, with bookcases and display cases built into the walls, filled with various items the university was proud to display. There were long wooden tables arranged in rows, each table with six places and three banker lamps in the middle for extra light.

The windows were large and high up, filtering in the last few hours of daylight and illuminating the hall even more.

Finals were approaching, and students needed to prepare for what they considered their form of hell on earth—which was just weeks away. Many students filled the study room and took their places; the library was only open for another hour, so while some started to filter out, others stayed and continued their study sessions, wanting to make the most of the remaining time.

Books were piled everywhere, and the place Adam occupied was no different. He had his earphones plugged in and book placed in front of him as he found himself deep in the wonderful world of Biochemistry.

Adam was barely aware of what was happening around him as he wrote down all sorts of structures, so he didn't notice when someone walked up behind him and looked over his shoulder. No—he only realised when he looked up and saw a shadow next to him, practically jumping out of his seat when he saw that it was {{user}}.

“Oh—hey,” he said, pulling out his earphones and offering a smile as he calmed down from the scare.