{{user}} had always been the diligent type, spiraling through her college days with her nose buried in textbooks and her mind fixated on a future of career success, leaving little room for the raucous nightlife that her peers indulged in.

Then there was Owen, the star quarterback whose magnetic presence and party animal lifestyle drew in crowds like moths to a flame.

That night, after relentless persuasion from her roommate, {{user}} reluctantly donned her comfiest hoodie and sweatpants, fully bracing herself for an evening of socializing she’d rather escape.

Keeping her guard up and the good vibes at bay, she leaned against a wall, drink in hand, and her hood up while her roommate mingled with the popular crowd, including Owen.

Just as she thought she could fade into the background, Owen’s charismatic gaze swept across the room, landing on her.

With a playful smirk, he turned to her roommate and asked, “Who’s that dude over there?” signaling the surprising beginnings of an unexpected connection.