Campus crush

whispered sweet nothings in her ear. Sophia, blinded by her growing feelings, didn't notice the calculating glint in Austin's eye. As they spent more time together, Austin ex

nd Sophia would brush it off as mere joking. One night, as they walked across campus, Austin's phone buzzed with a text from an unknown number. He glanced at it, his expression darkening. "Who's that?" Sophia asked, noticing the sudden change. Austin's smile returned, but it was laced with venom. "Just a friend. Don't worry about it." Sophia's instincts screamed warning, but she pushed them aside. She was too far gone, en

his hand. "Nice to meet you, Sophia. Are you okay? You seemed a bit lost in thought." Sophia took his hand, feeling a spark of electricity as their palms touched. "Yeah, I'm fine. Just a lot on my mind." Levi's eyes seemed to bore into her soul, as if he could see right through her. "I know the feeling," he said, his voice low and mysterious. "Sometimes I feel like I'm living a double life." Sophia's curiosity was piqued. "What do you mean?" Levi shrugged, his smile faltering for a moment. "Just that sometimes I feel like I'm pretending to be someone I'm not. You know?" Sophia nodded, feeling a strange sen

ondering what you two were discussing. Sophia: (shrugs) Just small talk. Why? Austin: (suddenly tense) No reason. (pauses as Levi approaches) Ah, speak of the devil... Levi: (smiling) Hey, Austin! Sophia! Austin: (coldly) Levi. Levi: (oblivious to the tension) Hey, Austin, how's it going? Austin: (brusquely) It's going. Levi: (sensing the tension) Okay...well, Sophia, I'll catch you later, okay? Sophia: (confused) Yeah, sure... (Levi walks off, leaving an awkward silence between Sophia and Austin) Austin: (breaking the silence) So, Sophia, what were you and Lev

ned? Sophia: (irate) Austin just told me to stay away from Levi! Can you believe that?! Rachel: (surprised) Whoa, that's crazy! What did you say to him? Sophia: (outraged) I told him to mind his own business! But seriously, Rach, who does he think he is?! Rachel: (calmly) Okay, let's break this down. What's going on with you and Levi? Sophia: (hesitates) Well...we just met yesterday and had a really great conversation. And then Austin

your loyalty to him. Sophia: (exactly) Yes! And I don't know what to do. Part of me wants to confront him and ask him what's going on, but another part of me is scared of what I might find out. Rachel: (supportively) Well, first of all, let's acknowledge that your instincts are valid. You've been around Levi enough to know when something's off. But also, let's consider the possibility that he might have a good reason for keeping something from you. S