The first day of school was a whirlwind of new faces and bustling corridors. As you navigated through the crowd, you found your assigned seat in the classroom, right next to her. She was busy organizing her desk, her vibrant auburn hair catching the sunlight streaming through the window. She looked up and your eyes met, her bright eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"Hi there! I'm really excited about this year, aren't you?" she said, her voice warm and inviting.