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)

Mara hadn't expected jealousy to feel this way—like a slow, burning sensation in her chest, making it hard to focus on anything else.

At first, she thought she was imagining it.

Jace was her partner for the project, and they had spent so much time together, practicing their lines, adjusting their expressions, and perfecting their delivery.

She had every opportunity to have moments with him.

So why did it bother her so much when he looked at Lira like that?

She had caught him staring once, just a little too long. His lips curved up slightly, his eyes focused on Lira as she read through her lines. It was subtle, barely noticeable. But to Mara, it was everything.

And when Lira laughed at something Jace said, Mara felt her stomach twist.

But then, another thought crossed her mind.

Mara swallowed the lump in her throat. She needed to do something.

Her gaze shifted to Zayn, who stood across the room, lazily leaning against a desk, arms crossed. He wasn't paying attention to the project at all. Instead, he was watching Jace and Lira.

His expression was unreadable, but something about the way his jaw tensed made Mara smirk.

Maybe Zayn wasn't as indifferent as he pretended to be.

That evening, as they all walked home after rehearsals, Mara saw the perfect opportunity.

With a bright smile, she casually looped her arm around Zayn's, tilting her head up at him.

"You're so quiet sometimes," she said, feigning curiosity. "It makes you seem mysterious."

Zayn raised an eyebrow, glancing down at her. "I thought you were too busy with Jace to care about me."

Mara giggled, acting unbothered. "Come on, I can't be curious about you too?"

She glanced to the side, just in time to see Lira stiffen slightly.

Jace, however, did not seem pleased.

"Mara," he said, voice firm. "What are you doing?"

Mara blinked up at him innocently. "What? Zayn and I are just talking."

Lira was silent, but Mara noticed the way she kept stealing glances at them.

Zayn smirked slightly, playing along. "Yeah, Jace. Just talking."

Jace's jaw tightened, and for a brief moment, Mara wondered if she had made a mistake.

But then, as they reached the street where they would split ways, she caught Lira sneaking one last look at her and Zayn before quickly looking away.

Chapter 13:Mara’s Plan