"SHE NOT HE" - BETWEEN THE SHELVES

The next day, we were in the library.

I was trying my best to focus on the book in front of me, but it was impossible.

Zuo Han kept staring at me like a lost puppy.

Every time our eyes met, my heart skipped a beat, and butterflies fluttered wildly in my stomach.

I quickly looked away, pretending to read.

Focus, Yeon Jin... Focus.

As I reached for another book, I accidentally tripped over a pile of books and landed on the floor with a loud thud.

"Ouch..."

Instead of helping me up, Zuo Han covered his mouth with one hand and burst into laughter.

He seriously thinks I can't hear him?

What an idiot.

I'd recognize that deep laugh anywhere.

"Hahaha..."

I glared at him.

He finally walked over, still trying to hold back his laughter.

"Are you always this clumsy," he asked with a teasing smirk, "or do I just have this effect on you?"

My face instantly turned bright red.

"W-What are you even talking about?" I stammered.

He only smiled, clearly enjoying my embarrassed reaction.

Trying to ignore him, I brushed the dust off my clothes and stood up.

But then...

Something caught my attention.

At the end of the bookshelf stood a tall figure, silently watching us.

His sharp eyes never left me.

Eban.

For a brief moment, our eyes met.

Then...

He disappeared behind the shelves as if he had never been there at all.

A strange feeling settled in my chest.

Why was he watching us?

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