As I walked through the bustling corridors of our university, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and nervousness. It was my junior year, and I had finally found my footing in this vast and overwhelming institution. But little did I know, this year would bring with it a storm of emotions that would change me forever.
My name is Sophia, and I've always been the type of person who wears her heart on her sleeve. I'm a hopeless romantic, always believing in the fairy tales and love stories that my mom used to read to me when I was a child. But as I grew older, I began to realize that love isn't always easy, and sometimes it can be downright cruel.
It was on a typical Monday morning, as I was rushing to my psychology class, that I saw him. He was standing outside the classroom, chatting with a group of friends, and laughing at something one of them had said. His eyes sparkled in the morning light, and his smile could light up an entire room. I felt a jolt of electricity run through my body as our eyes met, and for a moment, time stood still.
His name was Alexander, and he was a senior, majoring in business. We had never spoken before, but I had seen him around campus, and I couldn't help but notice the way he carried himself with confidence and poise. He was the type of guy who commanded attention without even trying, and I was no exception.
As the semester progressed, I found myself looking forward to our psychology class more and more, just so I could catch a glimpse of him. I would sit in the back of the classroom, trying not to draw attention to myself, and steal glances at him whenever I could. I knew it was silly, but I couldn't help the way I felt.
And then, one day, something changed. We were working on a group project, and Alexander was assigned to our group. As we sat around the table, brainstorming ideas and discussing our plan of action, I felt a sense of excitement and nervousness that I had never felt before. It was as if my heart was racing, and my palms were sweating, but at the same time, I felt a sense of calm and tranquility that I had never experienced before.
As we worked together, I began to realize that Alexander was more than just a handsome face and a charming smile. He was intelligent, witty, and kind, with a quick sense of humor and a deep empathy for those around him. And as I got to know him better, I found myself falling deeper and deeper in love with him.
But as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks turned into months, I began to realize that my feelings for Alexander were not reciprocated. He was friendly and kind to me, but he didn't seem to feel the same way. And as I struggled to come to terms with this realization, I couldn't help but wonder if I would ever find a love that was truly my own.
Little did I know, my heart was about to embark on a journey of love, loss, and self-discovery, one that would change me forever.