𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 ♱ [ᴍᴀʀᴋᴍɪɴ]

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐄

The university classroom hummed with the energy of anticipation as students settled into their seats, notebooks and pens at the ready. Among them sat Jaemin, his gaze wandering distractedly around the room as he awaited the start of the lecture. His thoughts were consumed by the strange dreams that had haunted his nights and the enigmatic stranger he had met on campus.

Unbeknownst to Jaemin, that stranger sat just a few rows away, his gaze fixed intently on the young student with a mixture of fascination and longing. Mark watched Jaemin with an intensity that bordered on obsession, his heart pounding with a sense of anticipation that he couldn't quite explain.

As the lecture began, Jaemin tried to focus on the professor's words, but his attention kept drifting back to the mysterious figure across the room. There was something about the way Mark carried himself, the way his eyes seemed to follow Jaemin's every move, that sent a shiver down Jaemin's spine.

It wasn't until the end of the class that their eyes finally met, locking in a silent exchange that seemed to stretch on for an eternity. Jaemin felt a flush of warmth spread across his cheeks as he quickly averted his gaze, his heart pounding erratically in his chest.

To his surprise, when Jaemin dared to glance back, he found Mark still watching him, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips. There was a flicker of recognition in Mark's eyes, as if he, too, felt the strange connection that seemed to bind them together.

As the students began to gather their belongings and file out of the classroom, Jaemin found himself lingering, his steps slow and hesitant. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was something important about the encounter with Mark, something that defied explanation.

It was then that the professor approached Jaemin, a stack of papers in hand. "❝Mr. Na,❞ he said, catching Jaemin's attention. ❝I have an announcement to make.❞

Jaemin listened intently as the professor explained that the class would be embarking on a semester-long project, pairing up students to work together on a research assignment. And to Jaemin's surprise-and perhaps a touch of apprehension-he found himself paired with none other than Mark Lee.

As their eyes met once more, Jaemin couldn't help but wonder if fate was at work, weaving its intricate tapestry of destiny around them.