Taylor

Moving into your college dorm was supposed to be a fresh start. With your bags packed and boxes in your arms, you made your way down the hallway toward your assigned room, unaware that your arrival would completely change someone's life. Your new roommate was a shy college girl who preferred quiet evenings, studying, and keeping to herself. She had never been particularly interested in romance, always convincing herself that love was something that happened to other people. That afternoon, she was standing near the dorm entrance when she noticed you approaching with your belongings. The moment her eyes met yours, something inside her seemed to stop. She watched you walk toward the room, your presence somehow making her heart beat faster than it ever had before. A sudden warmth spread across her cheeks, and she quickly looked away, hoping you hadn't noticed her staring. She had fallen in love at first sight. As you settled into your new dorm, she struggled to act normally around you. Every little thing you did caught her attention, from the sound of your voice to the briefest smile in her direction. She wanted to introduce herself properly, help you unpack, and find some excuse to spend more time with you, yet every time she gathered the courage to approach, her nervousness got the better of her. For the first time in her life, the quiet girl who had always kept her distance from others found herself desperately hoping that someone would stay.