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The morning light filtered softly through my curtains as I slowly rolled out of bed. The air in the room was still heavy with the scent of last night's rain, and as I stretched, I could almost feel the earth waking up with me. My fingers brushed against the window, and I watched as the sun began its lazy climb into the sky, casting golden beams over everything. It felt like the start of something-new, fresh, and full of possibilities.

With a deep breath, I forced myself to shake off the weight of the lingering drowsiness. The first day of university. I could already feel the pulse of anticipation in the air, and it seemed to mirror the fluttering in my chest. It was a strange combination of excitement and nervousness, but I was ready. At least, I told myself I was.

The sound of my phone broke the stillness, pulling me from my thoughts. I glanced at the screen, seeing Vera's name flash across it. My best friend was always early-never once late to anything-and her energy was enough to give me a little jolt of excitement. "Hello?"

"You better not be still in bed, Nena!" Vera's voice rang through the speaker, filled with her usual exuberance.

"Of course not," I replied, though I was already in the process of fixing my hair.

She laughed. "We're waiting downstairs, hurry up! Samuel says he can't wait to see you."

Samuel. My boyfriend.

With a soft smile, I put my phone down. Samuel was always so patient, so steady, in a way that calmed me. As I combed through my hair, I thought about how lucky I was to have him. He was my comfort zone in a world that often felt uncertain, but deep down, I knew there was something about today that was going to make everything feel different.

I finished dressing quickly, put on a light coat, and grabbed my bag before heading out the door. Vera was already waiting by the curb, bouncing on her heels, her platinum blonde hair shining in the sunlight. Samuel was beside her, his easy smile lighting up his face when he saw me.

"Hey," he greeted me, his voice warm as he offered his hand. I took it, feeling the familiar rush of affection. He kissed me on the cheek, making my heart skip a beat.

"Ready for today?" Vera asked, walking ahead of us.

I nodded, trying to shake off the feeling of nervous anticipation. "Definitely. I just hope we can all stay in touch, even though we're in different classes."

"Don't worry about that," Samuel said, squeezing my hand reassuringly. "It'll be fine. Besides, you'll make new friends."

We arrived at the campus, and after some good-natured teasing from Vera, we parted ways. She and Samuel headed off to their biology classes, while I found my way to the literature department. My heart was pounding a little harder now, as if my body knew something I didn't. I walked through the grand entrance of the university, my footsteps echoing as I made my way toward the literature department. The campus was a mix of excitement and nerves, the chatter of new students filling the air. I couldn't help but feel a little out of place as I navigated the sea of faces, all so eager and confident. Still, I reminded myself I belonged here.

When I finally found my classroom, I hesitated for a moment outside the door, taking a deep breath. My fingers ran over the fabric of my jacket as I pushed it open and stepped inside. The room was filled with students, all chattering and exchanging nervous glances.