Malaysia approached Ryder and Lysa, her smile faltering for a moment as she sensed the tension between them. "Hey, guys, what's going on?"
Ryder forced a smile, trying to lighten the mood. "Just studying for exams, Malaysia."
Lysa, however, couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. She excused herself, citing a need to work on a project.
As Lysa walked away, Malaysia turned to Ryder, concern etched on her face. "Is everything okay between you and Lysa?"
Ryder hesitated, unsure of how much to reveal. "We just had a heart-to-heart, Malaysia. Nothing to worry about."
But Malaysia's intuition told her otherwise. She couldn't help but notice the growing distance between Lysa and the rest of the group...
Meanwhile, Bysha observed the dynamics from afar, her artistic mind whirling with thoughts of friendship, love, and heartache...