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The Library

作者: Lovewrites
last update 公開日: 2026-03-15 17:50:33

Maya's pen moved steadily across the page.

Calculus problem seven. Almost there.

The library was quiet. Third floor. Back corner. Wall behind her. Full view of the entrance. Same spot she always chose.

Someone slid into the chair across from her.

She looked up.

Idris.

He had a book. A notebook. A pen. Already opening to a marked page.

Maya waited for an explanation.

None came.

He just started reading.

---

Five minutes passed.

Maya returned to her problem. Finished it. St
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