Unspoken Emotions_

Avery's gaze drifted across the campus quad, her mind replaying the previous night's conversation with Julian. She couldn't shake the feeling that their friendship had shifted.

"Hey, Av!" Luna called out, plopping down beside her on the bench.

Avery smiled, grateful for the distraction. "Hey, Lu!"

Luna's eyes sparkled. "What's going on? You've been distant lately."

Avery hesitated. "Just stressed about graduation, I guess."

Luna's expression turned skeptical. "That's not all, is it?"

Avery sighed. "I don't know, Lu. I just feel... different around Julian lately."

Luna's eyebrows shot up. "Different how?"

Avery's cheeks warmed. "I don't know if I can say it out loud."

Luna's voice softened. "Try."

Avery took a deep breath. "I think I might have feelings for him."

Luna's face lit up. "I knew it! You two are perfect for each other."

Avery's eyes widened. "Shh, Lu! It's not like that. We're just friends."

Luna's grin remained. "For now."

_Julian's Perspective_

Julian sat in his dorm room, staring at his laptop screen. His mind kept drifting to Avery.

He couldn't deny the connection between them. But was it more than friendship?

Julian's phone buzzed, breaking his reverie. A text from Avery:

"Hey, want to study together tonight?"

Julian's heart skipped a beat. "Yeah, I'll come to your place."

As he typed, he couldn't shake the feeling that their friendship was on the cusp of something more.

_Study Session_

Avery's dorm room was cozy, filled with books and artwork. Julian settled onto the bed beside her, laptops open.

As they worked, their legs touched, sending shivers down Avery's spine.

"Jules?" Avery's voice barely above a whisper.

"Yeah?"

"Can I ask you something?"

"Anything."

Avery's eyes locked onto his. "Do you ever think about us... differently?"

Julian's gaze faltered, his expression unreadable.

Avery's heart pounded.

And then, Julian's phone buzzed.

"Sorry, I need to take this."

Avery nodded, her heart still racing.

As Julian stepped outside, Avery couldn't shake the feeling that their friendship had reached a turning point.

_Unspoken Emotions_

Julian returned, his expression guarded. "Sorry about that."

Avery forced a smile. "No worries."

Their study session continued, but the atmosphere had shifted.

Avery's mind replayed their earlier moment, wondering if she'd imagined the spark.

As the night drew to a close, Julian gathered his belongings.

"Hey, Av?" Julian's voice low.

"Yeah?"

"Thanks for being honest."

Avery's eyes met his. "Always."

Julian's gaze lingered, and for a moment, Avery thought she saw something more.

The door closed behind Julian, leaving Avery with more questions than answers.

_Late-Night Reflections_

Avery collapsed onto her bed, replaying the evening's events.

Had she misread the signals? Was Julian feeling the same tension?

Her phone buzzed, breaking her reverie. A text from Julian:

"Hey, can we talk tomorrow?"

Avery's heart skipped a beat. "Yeah, what's up?"

Julian's response came instantly: "Just want to clear some things up."

Avery's mind whirled with possibilities.

Tomorrow couldn't come soon enough.

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