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The Way You Looked at Me

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Nineteen-year-old Michelle is leaving behind the comfort of her small hometown to start fresh at university. Nervous but hopeful, she arrives at her dorm with no idea what lies ahead—until a simple glance from a stranger across the hall changes everything. Steve, a twenty-year-old sophomore with an easy smile and messy hair, wasn’t looking for anything serious. But when he and Michelle collide—literally—in the dorm kitchen, something clicks. A tea shared on a bench becomes a late-night conversation. A quiet walk across campus turns into a heartbeat-skipping moment. As their connection deepens, so do the questions: Can something so unexpected be real? What happens when the magic of the first weeks fades into routine—or reality? Set in the cozy, chaotic world of university life, The Way You Looked at Me is a tender coming-of-age romance about timing, vulnerability, and the way love sometimes finds you exactly where you weren’t looking.
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Chapter 1 - Chapter 1: First Day in the Dorms

Michelle stood in front of the dorm building with a backpack on her shoulders and a suitcase by her side. The sun shone brightly on the first day of the new semester, and her eyes were filled with a mix of nervousness and anticipation. Leaving home hadn't been easy, but she knew this chapter of her life could change everything.

"Welcome to university, Michelle," she whispered to herself before heading inside.

When she finally reached her room, she found it empty—her roommate hadn't arrived yet. She dropped her backpack onto the bed and opened the window. Just then, she noticed someone moving into the building across from hers.

A tall guy with messy hair and a relaxed smile was lifting boxes out of the back of a car. He wore a loose t-shirt and sunglasses. Michelle couldn't take her eyes off him. When their eyes met, he smiled and waved.

It was a moment she wouldn't forget.