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)

The days following Zayn's confession lingered like a weight on Lira's chest. She couldn't seem to escape the overwhelming mixture of curiosity and confusion swirling in her mind. Her interactions with Zayn had shifted subtly, but the tension was undeniable. He still maintained that cool, collected demeanor, but there was something in the way he looked at her that made her feel both drawn in and unsure.

It wasn't just Zayn who was occupying her thoughts; Mara's behavior had been… different. Lira had caught Mara stealing glances at Zayn during class, a look in her eyes that was hard to ignore. And yet, Mara had never openly admitted anything about how she felt, which only added to Lira's confusion. Why did it feel like she was being caught in a triangle she didn't even want to be part of?

At lunch one day, the group was sitting together, but the air felt charged with something unspoken. Zayn was leaning back in his chair, arms crossed, his gaze fixed on the window, seemingly lost in his thoughts. Mara, on the other hand, was overly animated, laughing too loudly at Jace's jokes. Lira tried to focus on the conversation, but her mind kept drifting.

Jace leaned forward, noticing her distracted expression. "Lira, you've been quiet. Is everything okay?"

Lira blinked, coming back to the moment. She hesitated for a second before answering, trying to maintain a casual tone. "Yeah, I'm just thinking about the project. It's a lot to keep track of."

Mara immediately chimed in, her voice bright but tinged with something else. "I'm just thinking about how the project is going to work out. You know, with the skit and all. I'm still not sure what role we're all supposed to play."

"I think we've decided," Jace interjected, "You and I are doing the dramatic scene, and Lira and Zayn are doing the comedic one. That's the plan, right?"

Lira's gaze shot to Zayn, who had been unusually quiet. He nodded but didn't speak. There was something about the way he looked at her that made her stomach flutter, even though she didn't know exactly why.

"I guess," Lira said, her voice quieter than usual. "But I still don't know how we're going to make it work."

"Don't worry about it," Jace said, giving her a reassuring grin. "We'll make it happen. We've got time."

But time felt like it was slipping away. The project deadline was creeping up, and yet, Lira couldn't shake the sense that she was stuck in a tangled web of emotions. Every moment with Zayn felt like a push and pull, a constant battle between wanting to get closer to him and knowing that there were things about him that didn't add up.

As the conversation continued, Mara's laughter was a little too forced, and her eyes flickered between Zayn and Lira as if she were trying to gauge something. Lira noticed it but chose not to say anything. Instead, she focused on the conversation, trying to ignore the discomfort building in her chest. Was she imagining things? Was Mara jealous?

The rest of the lunch passed in a blur, and by the time the bell rang, Lira was more confused than ever

Chapter 16: Complicated Feelings