As Olivia walked across the campus, she couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the towering buildings and bustling streets. She had always been fascinated by the East Coast, and New York City was everything she had dreamed it would be.
Olivia's eyes landed on a flyer posted on the student union bulletin board. "Environmental Science Club Meeting – Today at 3 PM." She felt a spark of interest ignite within her; she had always been passionate about environmental issues.
As she walked away from the bulletin board, Olivia noticed a guy sitting on a bench, staring intently at his laptop screen. There was something about him that seemed familiar, but Olivia couldn't quite place him.
As she approached the bench, the guy looked up, his eyes locking onto hers. Olivia felt a jolt of electricity run through her body as their eyes met.
The guy smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Mind if I join you?" he asked, nodding towards the empty space beside him.
Olivia hesitated for a moment, unsure if she was ready to share her space with a stranger. But there was something about the guy's warm smile that put her at ease.
"Sure," Olivia said, smiling back at him. "I'm Olivia."
The guy held out his hand. "I'm Gavin," he said, his handshake firm but gentle.
As they shook hands, Olivia felt a spark of connection that she couldn't ignore. It was as if she'd known Gavin her whole life, not just for a few fleeting moments.
But as they sat there, hands still touching, Olivia realized that she knew nothing about Gavin. Not his major, not his interests, not even his favorite coffee drink.
And yet, she felt drawn to him in a way that she couldn't explain. It was as if Gavin was a puzzle, and Olivia was determined to figure out the missing pieces.
As they sat in silence, Olivia couldn't help but steal glances at Gavin. She noticed the way his eyes sparkled when he smiled, the way his hair curled slightly at the nape of his neck.
Gavin, too, couldn't help but sneak glances at Olivia. He noticed the way her eyes lit up when she talked, the way her hair fell in loose waves down her back.
As the minutes ticked by, Olivia and Gavin found themselves lost in conversation. They talked about everything and nothing, their words flowing easily as they discovered shared interests and passions.
Olivia felt like she'd known Gavin her whole life, not just for a few hours. And as they parted ways, exchanging numbers and promises to meet up again, Olivia couldn't help but wonder if she'd just met someone special.
But little did Olivia know, Gavin was hiding secrets of his own. Secrets that could change everything...
As they walked out of the coffee shop, Olivia couldn't help but notice the way Gavin's eyes seemed to light up when he talked about his passion for environmental science.
"You're really passionate about this, aren't you?" Olivia asked, smiling.
Gavin nodded enthusiastically. "Yeah, I am. I believe that we can make a difference, one small step at a time."
Olivia felt a sense of admiration for Gavin's conviction. She, too, had always been passionate about making a difference.
As they continued walking, Olivia and Gavin stumbled upon a group of students protesting outside the student union building.
"What's going on?" Olivia asked, curiosity getting the better of her.
Gavin's eyes narrowed. "It's a protest against the university's decision to cut funding for environmental programs."
Olivia's eyes widened in outrage. "That's terrible!" she exclaimed.
Gavin nodded in agreement. "I know, right? It's like they don't care about the future of our planet."
As they watched the protest, Olivia felt a sense of solidarity with Gavin. They seemed to share the same values and passions.
But as they stood there, Olivia couldn't shake the feeling that they were being watched. She glanced around, noticing a group of guys staring at them from across the quad.
One of them, a tall, muscular guy with a menacing scowl, caught her eye. He seemed to be glaring at Gavin, his eyes flashing with anger.
Olivia felt a shiver run down her spine as she realized that Gavin was in trouble. But she had no idea what was about to unfold.