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Ava thought starting university would be exciting, but between getting lost on her first day, struggling with online classes, and surviving off snacks, she quickly realized she had no clue what she was doing. With her best friend Lydia joining her a year later, things started looking up—until a party changed everything.

At the party, Ava comes face-to-face with her longtime crush—a ridiculously handsome, smooth-talking guy she’s only admired from a distance. He’s got silky hair, stunning eyes, and an effortless charm that makes everyone fall for him. Ava never thought he’d notice her… until he did.

But when he finally approaches her, she panics so hard she chokes on her drink and embarrasses herself in front of everyone. Lydia watches in horror (or amusement), while Ava wonders if she can ever recover from the most humiliating moment of her life.

With her current boyfriend, Elijah, giving off major red flags, and a crush who’s a known player suddenly showing interest, Ava’s university life is about to get way more complicated.

Between friendships, romance, and reckless decisions, will Ava find herself—or just more trouble?

campus days and coffee breaks

Chapter 2: Unfolding Paths

Ava stood before her bedroom mirror, her reflection revealing a young woman of subtle beauty. Her slender frame and delicate features weren't the kind that turned heads in a crowd, but there was an undeniable charm in her expressive hazel eyes and the gentle curve of her smile. It was a beauty that unfolded quietly, appreciated by those who took the time to notice.

Life hadn't been straightforward for Ava. Her parents' separation had left its mark, creating a void she seldom spoke of. Yet, amidst the fragments of her family, she had built her own resilience, finding strength in her individuality.

The morning had been a whirlwind of emotions. After the initial shock of her university acceptance, Ava felt a pressing need to share the news with her father. She dialed his number, anticipation bubbling within her.

"Dad, I got in!" she exclaimed the moment he answered.

There was a brief pause, then a warm chuckle. "I knew you would, sweetheart. Congratulations! I'm so proud of you."

His words wrapped around her like a comforting embrace, momentarily bridging the distance that life had placed between them.

Later, as Ava sat cross-legged on her bed, her phone buzzed with a message from Lydia, her closest friend.

Lydia: Guess what? Found an apartment near campus. Ditch the hostel and move in with my cousin, she is really cool and i already told her about it and she is really excited to have you....I wish I can join u guys though but seems I have to wait another year

Ava's heart leapt at the prospect. The idea of sharing a space with Lydia's cousin, creating new memories together, was infinitely more appealing than the anonymity of hostel life.

Ava: I'm in! Let's do this.

When her mother returned from work that evening, weary but smiling, Ava couldn't contain her excitement.

Her mother's eyes sparkled with pride. "Oh, Ava, that's wonderful! I knew you could do it."

They embraced, the moment filled with unspoken understanding. Despite the cracks in their family, there was love—a love that had weathered storms and emerged steadfast.

As the evening sun cast golden hues across her room, Ava realized that her journey was just beginning. With university on the horizon, a new home with Lydia's cousin Bella, and the support of her family, she felt a blend of excitement and nervousness. But above all, she felt ready to embrace the chapters yet to be written.

unfolding paths