"Of course! You're Usher, the physics genius from Class 6. I've heard so much about you!" Sonia winked at me, playful and charming.
Sonia was two years older and worked part-time at the library. Since I spent so much time there, she had quietly taken notice of me.
Eventually, we naturally got together, starting our campus romance.
She was lively and outgoing, enjoying drinks and wild fun, like a vibrant rose.
I was quiet and reserved, preferring books and solitude, like a blank page.
Our differences made me cautious; I always tried to treat her well.
I feared losing her, so I cherished every moment.
I would study her course materials to help her avoid failing, give her my meager living expenses, and even take on tutoring jobs to buy her the iPhone that all the girls in her dorm had.
I thought this was love—until I overheard Martin call me a "simp," and Sonia didn't defend me; instead, she laughed brightly.
I was used to giving, while she was accustomed to being loved.
With the effects of alcohol kicking in, I lay back on the sofa and fell asleep.
I don't know how long I slept, but I was awakened by the sound of keys in the door. Sonia had returned, and she was with Martin.