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TWENTY

Author: Lizbeth Rose
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-27 05:07:21

Kayla walked into the lecture hall, clutching the straps of her bag tightly. The room was still filling up, with students chatting in small groups, some scrolling through their phones, and others flipping through their notes in preparation for class. The scent of coffee and fresh paper filled the air, blending with the distant hum of conversation.

She made her way to her usual seat near the middle and sat down, pulling out her notebook and pen. Just as she was about to start reviewing her notes, someone slid into the seat beside her.

“Hi, best friend,” a cheerful voice greeted.

Kayla turned her head and found Janice beaming at her, her brown curls bouncing slightly as she adjusted her seat. Her eyes sparkled with excitement, as if she had been waiting all morning to see her.

Kayla couldn’t help but smile back. “Good morning, Janice.”

Having a new friend—someone who genuinely wanted to talk to her—felt amazing. It had been a long time since she had this kind of companionshi
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