The morning sun peered through the curtains, casting a gentle glow across Xulai's room. She blinked awake, her senses tingling with an unusual sense of anticipation. Today felt different from other days—there was an unspoken feeling in the air. Yawning and stretching, she wondered what the day might hold.
As Xulai descended the stairs, her mother looked up from the stove, a surprised smile lighting up her face. "Why are you up so early today?"
Xulai chuckled, taking a seat at the kitchen table. "Just felt like I needed an early start."
Her mom placed a plate of pancakes and fresh fruit in front of her. "Well, it's a pleasant change, I must say."
her dad also chimes in " oh our daughter have woke up"
Over breakfast, they chatted about Xulai's new school experiences and shared stories. The conversation flowed effortlessly, a testament to their close bond.
Xulai grinned, sipping her orange juice. "Maybe it's just a feeling that today might be a little different."
With breakfast concluded, they lingered at the table, enjoying the rare quiet morning together. Their peaceful moment, however, was interrupted by a knock on the front door. Both of them exchanged puzzled glances, their curiosity piqued.
Xulai's mom rose from the table, saying, "Who could that be so early in the morning?" She made her way to the door, her steps filled with intrigue.
The door opened, revealing a figure that made Xulai shock. It was Ren, standing there with his characteristic confidence and a touch of nervousness. The sight caught her off guard, and she coughed on her breakfast in a mixture of surprise and fear.
"Ren! What brings you here so early?" her mom exclaimed, equally taken aback.
Xulai's eyes widened, as she struggled to recover from the unexpected sight of Ren.
Ren's smile was warm as he greeted her mother. "Good morning, Mrs. Xu. I apologize for dropping by without notice. I hope it's not an inconvenience."
Xulai's mom waved away his concerns. "Not at all. Xulai, this is quite the surprise, isn't it?"
Xulai managed a weak smile, her voice slightly shaky. "Yes, quite a surprise."
Her mother turned back to Ren, her curiosity evident. "Is there something you need from Xulai?"
Ren's eyes flickered briefly to Xulai before returning to her mother. "i thought it would be a nice change to walk to school together. Is that alright?"
Xulai managed to nod, her voice a tad shaky. "Sure, that sounds great."
With a warm smile, her mom said, "Well then, enjoy your walk and have a good day, both of you."
As they stepped outside, the cool morning air greeted them, refreshing and invigorating. Xulai looked at Ren, her surprise gradually giving way to curiosity. "So, you wanted to walk to school together?"
Ren's usual confident demeanor seemed to have a touch of uncertainty today. "Yes, I thought it might be a nice way to start the day. Plus, there's something I wanted to talk to you about.
Xulai's curiosity grew, and her anxiety began to fade as they walked side by side." well it's nice am still new so its nice to go school with friend.
ren laughed "now i am finally your friend"
xulai stared at him as he was teasing him about yesterday incident.
The city was just starting to wake up, and the quiet streets provided a serene backdrop to their conversation. As Ren delved into the incident that had prompted his early visit " my mother told me to take with as you are still new here and its like our mom are friends now with each other "
"yeah i have also head about your mom through my mother" She realized that Ren's presence was oddly comforting, despite the initial shock of his early appearance. The initial surprise was giving way to a sense of camaraderie, and she found herself inexplicably trusting his intentions.
because she had barely friends in her previous school . so she was somewhat feel not to get close to everyone.
AT SCHOOL-
, Xulai's arrival alongside Ren raised more than a few eyebrows among her friends, Amy and Vivian. They exchanged astonished glances when they spotted Xulai walking alongside him.
when they reach their class.
AMY rolling her curly with finger - "coming together with him not us."( with her on eye closed and 2nd one on 3acer its obvious she saying it for them to notice cause she think avel have something for xulai in his heart)
REN chuckled and give off a slight smirk noticing her trick " you can also tag along if you want ".
grabbing vivian by shoulder and winking at them " why not"
The unusual sight didn't go unnoticed by Kanning, who was a close friend of Ren's and a straight-A student herself. A pang of jealousy tightened her chest as she observed the camaraderie between Xulai and Ren. Her irritation couldn't be hidden, and it caught the attention of the xulai and avel's friend who were quick to pick up on the brewing tension.
they noticed Kanning's demeanor .
As the day progressed, Kanning's jealousy became increasingly evident in her behavior.
alan placing his finger across his lips " there she is"
She approached Xulai with a seemingly friendly greeting, but her tone held a subtle edge. "Hey, Xulai. seems like you are that new student whom about ms. lee san talked about. well You seem to be getting close with Ren."
Xulai, taken aback by the undercurrent of Kanning's words, responded cautiously. "Yeah."
maybe ? with a questioned look.
Kanning's smile was strained, her eyes betraying a hint of resentment. "I'm glad you're finding new friends."
Unbeknownst to them, the 3acers had been observing the interaction from a distance.
ren glanced over them with his one eyes closed ,chuckling while ruffling his hair" I went to Xulai's house this morning to pick her up for school." stressing over the sentence" and met with her parents . they are sweet"
Xulai's eyes widening in surprise. She had been caught off guard by Ren's unexpected statement, her breakfast nearly choking her at the revelation.
the tension in the air was palpable. Avel's gaze lingered on Ren for a moment before he shifted his attention to Xulai. His eyes bore a mix of curiosity and concern, as if he was trying to decipher something beneath the surface.
seeing avel looking this way xulai spoke up " i only got to know when he came in the morning"
she also didn't why she feel like to clarify this.
vivian " so you are neighbors"
ren while smirking " luckily yes"
THE BELL RANG and all students took their seats.
Just as the room settled into a quiet anticipation, the vibrant presence of Ms. Lee San entered. Her youthful energy was infectious, infusing the room with a sense of enthusiasm.
"Good morning, everyone! Take your seats now," she greeted with a warm smile.
Avel, ever the stoic figure, pulled his seat closer with a nonchalant gesture. However, he couldn't resist a subtle, teasing interaction with Xulai. Sliding his chair closer to hers, he leaned in slightly, one hand resting gently on his cheek, the other playfully touching her chair. "Now you're friends with him," he remarked, a hint of jealously in his voice.
Xulai, caught off guard by his unexpected closeness, blinked in surprise. Her response was a bemused chuckle, "I just got to know him recently."
As Ms. Lee San turned her attention to the blackboard, she began writing down the words "VOLUNTEERING CAMP" in bold letters.
"So, here we are again, embarking on a tradition that greets every new batch. An orientation, induction classes, and some intriguing camps," Ms. Lee San announced, her voice holding a touch of excitement.
She continued, explaining the schedule to her attentive students, "You'll be given a span of 2 to 3 days for preparation. Afterward, a week-long volunteering camp will be held. Our class is up first."
With chalk in her hand, she outlined the categories that the camp would encompass: Literature, Tech, and Creative.
"Now, let's delve into the details of each category and the corresponding activities," Ms. Lee San began.
As she started elaborating on the upcoming activities, her explanation was momentarily interrupted by a soft knock on the classroom door. The students turned their heads, curious about the interruption that had put a pause on the intriguing information they were about to receive.