Another universe
They are in college in London named Hamilton university...
So this will be the volume basically containing the normal life, the normal jealousy and all whole group is now unknown to each other, but somehow they come together as their in class together. And then Care is left alone secret you will find out on the way...
Chapter 1 – New Walls, Silent Eyes
The college gates rose tall and white against the morning sun, polished and imposing. Care adjusted her bag strap, walking through the crowd of students. Laughter and chatter bounced off the walls. She didn't feel nervous or excited—just… observant. Her eyes flicked from one cluster to another, noting who moved together, who whispered, who laughed the loudest.
The lecture hall was massive. Rows of desks stretched endlessly, filled with students already murmuring, exchanging smiles and greetings. Care slid into the very back corner, her bag resting lightly at her feet. From here, she could watch without being watched.
A professor called the roll, then started the lecture. Students whispered, passing notes. Care ignored them, taking mental notes of the classroom rhythms. Across the hall, she noticed him—Cole. Confident. Arrogant even. He sat near the front, faint smirk at the corner of his lips, and eyes that seemed to measure everything. Care didn't flinch. He was just another obstacle.
Whispers drifted toward her.
"Who's that?"
"She doesn't talk, doesn't smile… does she even go here?"
"Looks glued to her phone."
Care ignored it all, scrolling silently, controlled in every gesture. Let them think what they wanted.
By the end of the lecture, Cole's gaze had found her. His expression sharpened, a mixture of irritation and curiosity. He didn't know yet that this quiet, isolated girl would be impossible to ignore.
The cafeteria was worse. The smell of bread and warm food filled the air. Students clustered in groups, sharing jokes and stories. Care carried her tray to the farthest corner, choosing a table that faced the walls.
From their group—Cole, Ben, Daisy, Lyra, Ash, Alex, Kevin, Nova, Joong—eyes flicked to her. Whispers followed.
"Look at her," Daisy murmured. "Sitting alone."
"She doesn't even talk," Ben said, frowning.
Cole leaned back in his chair, jaw tight. "Arrogant," he muttered, audible enough. "That's the kind of person who thinks she owns the place."
Care didn't flinch. She focused on her food, slow, deliberate movements.
Lyra and Ash exchanged glances. Lyra whispered softly, "She's… different. Not bad, just… quiet."
Ash nodded, uncertain. "She's hiding something."
Cole's eyes narrowed slightly, irritation flaring. He wasn't used to someone sitting silently, indifferent to his presence, drawing attention without trying.
The first day passed with nothing else spoken between Care and the group. Observing from the corner, Care realized one thing: she could survive this world without anyone noticing. And if they judged her, that was their choice.
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Do you like the idea?
There are some new characters also...
Kevin, Alex and Joong... Three cousins