Chapter 15

Before Sienna knew it, the semester had already been underway for a month. On a weekend night, Sienna's roommates dragged her along to a cozy bar near the campus to unwind. The lighting inside was soft, and a singer strummed a guitar while singing a gentle ballad. The atmosphere felt warm and relaxing. Sienna had just sat down and ordered a mocktail when she caught sight of a familiar figure behind the bar out of the corner of her eye. It was Zayn. He wore a black shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his forearms. His movements were quick and precise as he mixed drinks. Under the warm glow of the dim lights, his features looked especially striking. She was about to raise her hand to greet him when a sudden commotion broke out in a corner. A drunken man slapped the counter and pointed angrily at Zayn. "What kind of garbage drink is this? Are you trying to mess with me?" As he shouted, he reached out to shove Zayn's shoulder. Without thinking, Sienna rushed over and grabbed the man