Elena looked at Shiro's hand that was reached out to her. Her bad experience with Nima made her feel more cautious about meeting new people.
"What's wrong?" Shiro asked her with furrowed brows. She then smiled and pulled back her hand. "I understand if you are germaphobic and can't touch people."
Elena immediately shook her head. "No, it's not like that... I..."
She forced a smile. "My name is Elena. What's your major?"
"Fashion. You?"
"Communication."
"Ahh... what year?"
"I am a freshman," said Elena.
"Ahh... !" Shiro smiled broadly. "Well, I'm actually in my third year but I am an exchange student. I don't know anyone here yet. I will be here for the whole year."
"I see."
Shiro looked so friendly and refreshing that Elena soon felt comfortable talking with her. Her nervousness from being around new people slowly dissipated. Suddenly, they were already walking together down the stairs toward the parking lot.
