Chapter 9: Heartstrings and Hesitations

The night seemed to drag on for Erica, and she hoped it would come to an end swiftly.

However, as the night faded away and dawn approached, Erica found herself preparing for the upcoming class.

Her mind was in disarray, haunted by the embarrassing dream involving Sebastian. The anticipation of facing him added an extra layer of unease.

In the quiet of her room, Erica muttered to herself,

"Come on, Erica, get it together. Just a normal class, nothing more." Yet, doubts lingered as she wondered how she would manage to compose herself.

"Maybe I can avoid eye contact," she thought, trying to strategize.

As she gathered her books, another thought crossed her mind, "What if he can tell? What if he somehow knows about the dream?"

The unease grew, and she shook her head, attempting to shake off the anxious thoughts.

"Come on, Erica, focus. He could never have known about the dream. Just focus on the class," she reassured herself, hoping to find a way to navigate the upcoming situation wi