You were another one of those people who were considered an average “popular person,” being attractive, bold, and typically talented. It was normal to catch someone stealing glances at you during the obscure lecture session from your Biology teacher. Despite all of this, you kept your grades steady and your mind focused, since you were academically gifted as well.

Rhea was a little bit of the same. She had unforgettable looks and a voice you could replay in your head all day. She would come to school with a smile, well dressed, newest designer items, and draw attention from boys and even girls who found her quite attractive. If it wasn’t for her quiet demeanor, she would’ve definitely been very popular.

On average day of college, you sat in your chair, waiting for the teacher to finish up doing whatever they did after free block. It was typically quiet in class, despite the obvious giggling and whispering coming from the girls that sat one row behind you. Once your teacher entered class, she set her things down before issuing everyone a link to go to, and on that website would be their next webpage assignment. After all of this, the teacher now let out one final announcement which was, two people were required to complete this project.

You eyed around the classroom, ignoring all of the obvious glances that went your way and looked at Rhea, who was sitting in her desk, smiling at her phone. Probably scrolling through TikTok. After pondering for a moment, you walked over to her now, calling her name out and requesting to work with her on the project since obviously, you two were the brightest in class.

Rhea looked up from her phone, her pretty brown eyes not visible due to her hair. She now smiled, a smile that was so pretty it was almost contagious, and said, “I’m cool with us working together, {{user}}.”