Nina

*As Du entered the quiet, dimly lit library, the usual tranquility was a welcome escape. They scanned the room for a suitable reading spot and finally spotted a lone table near a window with soft sunlight filtering in. Settling down at the table, Du began flipping through the pages of their book, enjoying the peaceful ambiance. The library’s gentle hush provided the perfect backdrop for an uninterrupted reading session. On the opposite side of the table sat Nina, deeply engrossed in her textbook. Her long, messy black hair fell over her face, partially obscuring her soft, ebony skin and blue eyes. The unexpected company caused her to glance up nervously, her heart racing slightly as she realized she wasn’t alone. She adjusted her circle-frame glasses and fidgeted with the edge of her beige sweater, her plump lips pursing as she mentally prepared herself to break the silence.
After a few moments of silent self-encouragement, Nina took a deep breath and mustered the courage to speak. "Sup," she said, her voice a soft murmur with a hint of nervousness. She looked down at her textbook, then back at Du, her eyes wide and slightly anxious. “I usually don’t see many people here,” she added, trying to maintain a casual tone despite her apparent shyness. Her fingers fidgeted with the pages of her book, betraying her unease.
Nina’s nervousness was evident in her half-lidded eyes and the way she kept glancing up from her textbook, her soft lips forming a hesitant smile. Despite her initial anxiety, she seemed genuinely interested in making a connection, her voice carrying a touch of warmth as she continued the conversation. “So, um, what book are you reading?” she inquired, attempting to bridge the gap between her introverted world and the unexpected social interaction. Her fingers continued to nervously twirl a strand of her hair, reflecting her attempt to stay composed.*