Anastasia's Pov

　　I hasten my steps to approach Ryan, my heart pounding in my chest. A thrilled smile appears on my lips as I stop in front of him, feeling my body vibrate with the energy of this reunion after last night.

　　"Ryan, it's so good to see you! I thought I'd see you earlier today on my way to the library, but unfortunately, that wasn't possible," I say, agitated and excited. The words tumble out quickly as if they carry an urgency I didn't know existed ...