Mela_Plepi

Lira’s life takes a turn when Zayn Monteverde, a mysterious new student, transfers to her class and is assigned as her seatmate. From the start, strange things happen—Zayn asks about Room F, a place surrounded by dark rumors. Despite his cold and unpredictable nature, Lira is drawn to him, sensing he holds secrets.

Meanwhile, Jace, Lira’s longtime friend, starts showing more than friendly concern for her. This doesn’t go unnoticed by Mara, Lira’s best friend, who secretly has feelings for Jace. When they are assigned a skit project, Lira and Zayn team up, while Jace and Mara work together. During rehearsals, Mara realizes Jace might like Lira, making her jealous. Out of frustration, she does small things to sabotage Lira.

As Lira tries to distance herself from Jace, he only gets closer. Zayn, on the other hand, seems jealous yet protective of Lira, confusing her even more. By Chapter 14, Lira realizes she likes Zayn more and tells Mara—without mentioning Jace. However, Mara misunderstands and thinks Lira is deeply in love with Jace. In response, she decides to make Lira jealous by getting close to Zayn, even though she still likes Jace.

Throughout all this, Zayn reveals fragments of his past, including a missing student from his old school, hinting that it all connects back to Room F. But many mysteries remain unsolved, and Lira is determined to uncover the truth—about Zayn, about her own feelings, and about what really happened inside Room F.

The Guardian of Room F (ongoing)

Lira groaned, rubbing her temples. "Zayn, we've rehearsed this part five times already."

Zayn leaned against the classroom desk, his arms folded. "And we'll do it a sixth time until you stop hesitating on your lines."

Lira narrowed her eyes. "I'm not hesitating!"

She huffed and took her position again. Their skit was based on an old love story—one of a soldier and the woman he left behind during a war. Lira played the heartbroken girl, while Zayn played the distant yet passionate soldier.

As they went through their lines, Lira found it harder to focus. Zayn was just too close. His intense gaze, the way he delivered his lines—it made her feel things she didn't want to admit.

By the time they finished, Lira was breathless.

Zayn tilted his head. "See? That was better."

Just as she was about to pack up, Jace walked in.

"You guys still here?" he asked, walking over. "Mara and I finished like an hour ago."

Lira frowned. "An hour ago? You guys left school late?"

Jace shrugged. "Mara wanted to keep practicing. She's really into this."

Zayn snorted. "She's into something, alright."

Jace shot him a look, but before anyone could say anything else, Mara peeked into the classroom.

"Oh, you guys are still here?" she asked, looking surprised. But something flickered in her eyes when she saw Jace standing next to Lira.

For a second, Lira thought she saw jealousy.

Chapter 12:Late-Night rehearsals