Sabrina smiled back, feeling grateful for Nia's support and understanding. "Thanks, Nia," she said, her voice warm with appreciation. "I'm glad I have you to talk to about all this."
With her by her side, Sabrina knew that no matter what the future held, she would always have someone to share her hopes, dreams, and romantic adventures with.
"Sabby, I forgot to tell you one thing!" Nia exclaimed, her voice brimming with excitement as she leaned closer to Sabrina.
Nia grinned mischievously, enjoying the anticipation she was building. "Oh, I can't just tell you straight away. You have to guess!"
"Nia, guess what?" Sabrina asked, her eyes wide with surprise as she unable to guess what caused Nia's excitement.
Nia's face lit up with excitement as she turned to face Sabrina. "Oh, you won't believe what's been happening!" she exclaimed, barely able to contain her enthusiasm.
Sabrina cocked her head, curiosity piqued by Nia's obvious excitement. "What's going on?" she asked.
Nia practically bounced in the room, unable to contain herself any longer. "You, my dear friend, have become a campus celebrity once again!" she announced, her voice ringing with excitement.
Sabrina's eyes widened in surprise at Nia's words. "What? Why?" she asked, completely caught off guard by the news.
Nia grinned mischievously, clearly relishing the opportunity to share the latest gossip with her friend. "Everyone's been talking about your little rendezvous with Magnus yesterday," she explained, her tone filled with excitement. "You're practically the hottest topic on campus right now!"
Sabrina felt a mixture of disbelief and apprehension at the thought of being thrust into the spotlight once again. "But it was just a casual lunch and hang out," she protested, feeling slightly overwhelmed by the sudden attention.
Nia shrugged, clearly unfazed by Sabrina's reaction. "Who cares?" she exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "People love good gossip, and you've certainly given them something to talk about!"
Despite her initial reservations, Sabrina couldn't help but feel a sense of pride at the thought of being the center of attention once again. "Well, I guess it's nice to know I'm still relevant," she remarked with a wry smile, trying to downplay her newfound celebrity status.
Nia grinned, clearly delighted by Sabrina's reaction. "Oh, you're more than relevant, my friend," she assured her. "You're practically a campus icon!"
As Sabrina processed the news, she couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement at the thought of what lay ahead. With Nia by her side, she knew that navigating her newfound celebrity status would be an adventure unlike any other.
"Sabby, I can't fight my sleep anymore, but my gossipy heart is finally cooling down, and sleep is kicking in," Nia said with a contented sigh, feeling the exhaustion from her early morning excitement start to catch up with her.
Sabrina chuckled at her friend's dramatic flair, knowing that Nia always had a way of making even the most mundane conversations entertaining. "I understand, Nia. You've had quite an eventful morning already. We can catch up more over breakfast."
Nia nodded eagerly, her eyes already starting to droop with drowsiness. "Yes, breakfast sounds perfect. I'll see you in the morning, Sabby. Sweet dreams!"
With a wave goodbye, Nia shuffled out of Sabrina's room and headed back to her dorm, her mind already drifting off to sleep as she thought about all the gossip she had collected from Sabrina in the morning.
Sabrina let out a soft sigh of relief and couldn't help but feel grateful for Nia's unwavering friendship and support. Nia left her dorm room, her heart feeling lighter than it had in days. Sometimes, she realized, all you needed was a good old-fashioned girl talk to put things into perspective.
As she closed the door behind her friend, Sabrina couldn't help but smile to herself, the weight of her worries slowly lifting from her shoulders. Nia may have been skeptical about Magnus, but her presence had provided Sabrina with the reassurance she needed.
Flopping down onto her bed, Sabrina let out a contented sigh, relishing in the peace of her dorm room. She glanced over at her phone, noticing the time ticking away slowly. It was still early, and she had the whole day ahead of her.
With a newfound sense of optimism coursing through her veins, Sabrina decided to make the most of it. She had lectures to attend, assignments to complete, and, if she was lucky, maybe even another unexpected encounter with Magnus.
But for now, she was content to bask in the warmth of her friend's company and the memories of their girl talk. Sometimes, she realized, all you needed was a listening ear and a supportive shoulder to lean on.
As she drifted off into a peaceful slumber, Sabrina couldn't help but feel grateful for the bond she shared with Nia and the comfort it brought her in times of need. With friends like her by her side, Sabrina knew that she could conquer anything that life threw her way.
....
Magnus hit the gym early in the morning, his mind still buzzing with thoughts from the previous day's events. As he powered through his workout routine, his phone chimed with the familiar sound of a text message. Glancing at the screen, he saw that it was a good morning text to Sabrina.
Sending the message was a habit he had developed, a small gesture to let her know that he was thinking of her, even in the early hours of the day. Magnus hoped it would bring a smile to her face when she woke up, but as the minutes passed without a response, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment.
Maybe she hasn't gotten up yet, Magnus reasoned with himself, trying to shake off the feeling of unease that was starting to creep in. They had spent the previous day together, enjoying each other's company and creating memories that Magnus couldn't wait to build upon. But now, in the quiet solitude of the gym, he couldn't shake the feeling that perhaps they should be communicating more, that maybe there was more he could do to make her feel valued and appreciated.
As Magnus went about his morning routine, thoughts of Sabrina continued to occupy his mind. He found himself pondering the depth of his feelings for her, a subject that seemed to grow more complex with each passing day.
Their time together had been nothing short of extraordinary. From their casual encounters on campus to their intimate moments during their first official date, Magnus felt a connection with Sabrina that he had never experienced before. It was as if she had effortlessly woven herself into the fabric of his life, filling the empty spaces with laughter, warmth, and a sense of belonging that Magnus had never known he was missing.