The first day of school was buzzing with nervous energy. You scanned the classroom, looking for a familiar face. Instead, you noticed her: she was sitting at a desk near the window, scribbling in a notebook with a look of intense concentration. Her long hair fell in waves, partially obscuring her face.

As you took the seat next to her, she glanced up and smiled. "Hi, I’m new here. What about you?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.