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Fear of Obsession

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Chapter 1 - The Day It All Changed

The faint warmth of sunlight slid through my half-open curtains, resting on my face like a gentle alarm clock. I stirred under the soft blanket, still cocooned in the comfort of my little room. My walls were covered in pastel posters and bookshelves, a world far away from anything dark or dangerous.

I wasn't anyone special. Just… me. An ordinary girl with ordinary routines.

Yawning, I dragged myself out of bed and padded to the washroom. The cold splash of water chased away the last traces of sleep. When I came back out, my damp hair clung to my cheeks. I slipped into my favorite light-colored frock — simple, flowy, and barely reaching my knees. I didn't even try; yet somehow, the mirror stared back at me with a look that made me pause.

Why… do I look different today?

Shaking my head at the thought, I grabbed my bag. Classes were boring as usual, and the only parts of the day I looked forward to were my post-class rituals — a visit to the quiet library, then the little café across the street.

That day, I went straight to the library first. The faint smell of old paper welcomed me like always. But fate had other plans.

Because when I stepped into the café after, latte in hand, I saw him.

Tall. Broad-shouldered. Sharp jawline. Eyes like the calm before a storm. He was leaning casually in a corner booth, black shirt sleeves rolled up, revealing veins on his strong hands. His presence didn't just fill the room — it owned it.

I didn't know his name. I didn't know his world. But in that moment, my heartbeat skipped like it already belonged to him.

And then… he looked at me.