Maya Never Thought the library could be exciting. Rows of bookshelves, the quiet tapping of keyboards, and the soft rustle of pages weren't exactly her idea of adventure. But that morning, something—or rather someone—changed everything.
He appeared like a scene from a movie. Ryan. Tall, dark-haired, with eyes that seemed to notice everything. And somehow, he noticed her.
"Hey… do you come here often?" His voice was casual, but Maya felt her heart skip.
She looked up, startled, and met his gaze. Just for a second, her usual shyness vanished. "Uh… yeah, I guess. I like the quiet," she replied, trying to sound calm.
"Me too," he said, smiling in a way that made her cheeks warm. "Maybe you can show me the best spots sometime?"
Maya's stomach fluttered. Show him? She hardly spoke to anyone at school. But something about his smile made the idea feel… possible.
She glanced at the shelf he had been standing near. "Well… there's this little nook by the back window. It's really quiet."
"Perfect," he said. "Lead the way."
As they walked, Maya felt her heart race. Every step closer felt like a tiny adventure. Every glance from him made her wonder if he could somehow see all the things she usually hid—her nervous smiles, her love for old novels, her shy laugh.
At the nook, she settled into her favorite chair, clutching a notebook she had been doodling in. Ryan sat across from her, pretending to read a book but clearly glancing at her every few seconds.
"So… Maya, what's your favorite book here?" he asked.
"Uh… probably 'Wuthering Heights'," she mumbled, surprised she said it out loud.
"Nice," he said, leaning back. "I love stories that make you feel things… makes life more interesting, right?"
She nodded, feeling a strange mix of excitement and nervousness. For the first time in a long while, the library felt like the most magical place on earth.
As she looked up at him, Maya realized… sometimes, all it takes is one look in the right eyes to start an unforgettable summer.
Volume 2
Next Chapter
Title- Summer Promise
(Maya's summer takes an exciting turn as she spends more time with Ryan. A quiet nook, shared smiles, and a secret promise make this summer unforgettable.)
The next day, Maya couldn't stop thinking about the boy in the library. Ryan's smile, the way his eyes seemed to see her, and the casual way he had asked to see her favorite spot… it all made her heart flutter.
At school, she kept glancing toward the door, half-hoping he might show up. But the hallways were filled with the usual chatter, lockers slamming, and friends gossiping. No Ryan.
During lunch, her best friend Sophie nudged her. "You've been staring at nothing for ten minutes. Who are you daydreaming about?"
Maya blushed, closing her lunchbox. "No one…" she muttered, though Sophie's knowing smile said it all.
"Uh-huh… right. Someone noticed you, huh? Spill!" Sophie whispered, leaning closer.
"Fine! There's this… boy. Ryan. He's new, and he… he noticed me in the library yesterday," Maya admitted, her cheeks red.
Sophie gasped dramatically. "Noticed you? That's huge! Did he talk to you?"
Maya nodded, smiling. "Yeah… and he wants me to show him the quiet nook by the window."
Sophie jumped in excitement. "Ooooh! A secret summer adventure, I see! You have to go tomorrow!"
That evening, Maya packed a small notebook, a pen, and her favorite book. As she walked to the library, her heart raced with a mix of excitement and nervousness.
When she arrived, Ryan was already there, leaning against a shelf, smiling.
"Ready?" he asked, tilting his head.
"Yeah…" Maya whispered, feeling her palms sweat.
They walked together to the nook, sitting side by side in the warm afternoon sun. For a while, they didn't speak, just shared quiet smiles.
Finally, Ryan broke the silence. "I know we just met… but I have a feeling this summer is going to be unforgettable. You in?"
Maya felt a thrill run through her. "Yeah… I'm in," she said, meeting his gaze.
And at that moment, a summer promise was silently made—one that neither of them could have imagined would change everything.
Volume 2 – Chapter 2 ending
Maya felt a thrill run through her as she met Ryan's gaze. The quiet nook, the afternoon sunlight, the gentle rustle of pages—it all felt like magic.
"I'm glad you're here," Ryan said softly, a small smile playing on his lips.
"Me too," Maya whispered, her heart beating faster than ever.
They sat in comfortable silence for a few moments, each secretly hoping this summer would never end.
And as the sun dipped lower outside the window, Maya realized one thing for certain: this summer, everything was about to change.