The morning sun filtered through the campus trees like scattered gold, casting long shadows across the winding path to the lecture hall. Michael adjusted the strap of his backpack, his mind already half-lost in the upcoming economics lecture, when she appeared..Ruth, a vision in a simple white tee and faded denim shorts that hugged her curves just enough to make his pulse stutter. She was hurrying in the same direction, earbuds in, her dark curls bouncing with each step. Their eyes met as they nearly collided at a narrow turn.“Sorry,” she laughed, a bright, melodic sound that cut through the morning haze. “I wasn’t watching where I was going.”“Neither was I,” Michael replied, his voice steadier than he felt. Up close, she was even more striking..warm brown skin glowing under the light, full lips curved in an easy smile, and eyes that held a spark of mischief. They fell into step together, exchanging names and the usual pleasantries about classes and the endless campus grind. By the
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