Chapter forty five

Selena

I took a deep breath as I entered the classroom, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. It was my first day of classes at the unfamiliar university, and I was hoping to make new connections and find my place in this new environment. I and Channel had come together and we share different classes, how sad.

As I looked around the room, searching for an empty seat, my eyes landed on a girl wearing a hijab. She had a warm smile on her face, and there was something about her that drew me in. Without hesitating, I approached her and asked, "Is this seat taken?"

Ariel looked up from her book and smiled warmly. "No, it's not. Please, have a seat. I'm Ariel, by the way."

"Thank you, Ariel. I'm Selena," I replied, feeling a sense of relief as I settled into the chair beside her.

The professor walked into the classroom, signaling the beginning of the lecture. As the class progressed, Ariel and I exchanged occasional glances and smiles, building a sense of friendship without utterin