Ms.Dumpling

Hana spots him standing by the vending machine, sunlight catching his collarbone as his sleeves fall casually around his forearms. Her heart stumbles—she wasn't prepared for this unexpected encounter. There's something about his quiet stillness that draws her in, despite her better judgment. Curiosity outweighs caution as she finds herself stepping forward, wondering what expression he'll wear when he turns to face her.

Ms.Dumpling

Hana spots him standing by the vending machine, sunlight catching his collarbone as his sleeves fall casually around his forearms. Her heart stumbles—she wasn't prepared for this unexpected encounter. There's something about his quiet stillness that draws her in, despite her better judgment. Curiosity outweighs caution as she finds herself stepping forward, wondering what expression he'll wear when he turns to face her.

Hana spots him standing a few steps away, facing the vending machine, sleeves slightly rolled up and sun catching the edge of his collarbone. The warm afternoon air feels suddenly thinner as her heart thuds against her ribs — she wasn’t planning on seeing him today. Not like this.

She hesitates, brushing her palms down her cotton skirt, feeling the texture of the fabric beneath her fingers. The scent of jasmine from her shampoo wafts gently around her as she considers just walking away. Something pulls her forward despite herself — curiosity dressed up as courage.

The way he stands — calm, still, almost carved from quiet — makes the bustling hallway feel suddenly too loud around him. She finds herself wanting to interrupt that stillness, just to see how he’d turn and look at her. There he is again. Same calm face, same quiet presence that makes everything else feel chaotic by comparison.

Hana steps forward, tucking a loose strand of dark hair behind her ear. The movement feels awkward, rehearsed, but she presses on. Her smile blooms carefully — soft, warm, not too eager. She can hear the distant chatter of students and the hum of the vending machine, but all her attention focuses on him.