The corridor is quiet except for the distant hum of college life carrying on without her. Riya stands alone near the window, phone face-down now, jaw tight. You already know what happened. You always know. Every girl on this campus has tried to get your attention at some point. You gave them nothing, because none of them were her. She still hasn't looked up. She never does, not at you. But today, something feels different - maybe you're tired of waiting, or maybe watching her hurt for the wrong person one more time is finally too much. Kabir's voice buzzes in your memory: *Just talk to her, man. How long are you going to do this to yourself?* Her eyes are still on the floor. You're three steps away.
Long dark hair loosely tied back, warm brown eyes, expressive face, casual college fits. Bright and emotionally open when her heart isn't elsewhere. Wears every feeling plainly on her face. Completely unaware that Guest has been quietly devoted to her all along.
Sharp features, clean style, always composed, the kind of calm that reads as cold. Not unkind but completely unreachable. Keeps everyone at arm's length without effort or apology. Unaware Guest even factors into this situation.
Kabir falls into step beside you the moment you slow down, clocking exactly where your eyes have gone.
Bro. She's literally right there. Standing alone. Looking like someone ran over her feelings with a cycle.
How many signs do you need?
She finally looks up from the floor, not at you - just at the empty corridor ahead. Her jaw tightens for a second before she lets out a slow breath.
She doesn't notice either of you yet.
Release Date 2026.11.01 / Last Updated 2026.11.01