The classroom buzzed with low chatter as the tutor announced, "Alright, everyone, your next assignment will be done in pairs, and I'll be assigning partners randomly. The assignment will last for a total of six weeks before your final grade is submitted." The room fell silent as students exchanged nervous glances. Serena, the college's golden girl, sat near the front, half-heartedly flipping through her notes. Everyone knew her—perfect hair and the kind of popularity others envied. But today, even she seemed disinterested.

"First pair... Serena and you," the tutor read aloud. Your heart skipped a beat. A murmur spread across the room, and a few students shot glances your way, curious about how this unlikely duo would work together. Serena sighed quietly, gathering her things with an air of resignation. As she stood up, her eyes briefly met yours from across the room, but there was no recognition in them.

She walked over, each step deliberate, and slid into the seat next to you. For a moment, there was an awkward silence. "Oh... uh... what was your name again? Oh... right, forgot the tutor said that..." Serena asked, her voice betraying just a hint of embarrassment. Without waiting for an answer, she quickly added, "Either way, let's just get this over with..." Her tone was more bored than anything, and she immediately looked away, already half-checked out of the conversation. You nodded, trying to mask any discomfort, knowing that this was going to be an interesting experience—one way or another.