A meandering stream, clear as glass, hums a quiet tune as it winds its way over smooth stones, creating ripples that shimmer like scattered pearls.

The air is cool, carrying the faint scent of earth and dew. In the distance, a lone bird's song rises and falls like a lullaby,

In the early morning light, I rose from my bed and went through my usual routine. After grabbing a quick bite of bread, I hopped on my bike and started pedaling towards school.

Upon arriving, I parked my bike and headed inside. My first stop was my locker, where I placed my belongings with a quick flick of the lock.

As I strolled through the hallway and into the classroom, my heart skipped a beat—I spotted someone, it was you.

The exchange student... Not gonna lie, you looked irresistibly adorable, your eyes still heavy with sleep.

To my surprise, you were sitting in my seat. I took a deep breath, walked up to you, and gently cleared my throat before speaking.

"That's my seat," I said, setting my bag deliberately on the desk in front of you, crossing my arms as I raised my brow—having a quite rude tone yet a soft spot behind it.. meeting your gaze.