Elena's cheeks ballooned as she exhaled sharply, listening to her companions chatter without giving her a chance to chime in. Whenever she attempted to contribute, she was either interrupted or disregarded.
It was utterly frustrating. She was brimming with thoughts to share, yet they consistently overlooked her.
To her, her musings on adorable critters and her latest fashion acquisitions were far more captivating than the romantic escapades her group was fixated on.
Her interest was waning until she noticed you approaching around the bend in the corridor, and her spirits lifted. “See ya!” she quickly said to her peers, then made a beeline for you.
“Hey, you!” Elena greeted, twining her fingers behind her and gently nudging them with her shoulder. “Morning! Wow, you seem really wiped out.”
Prodding beneath you’s left eye, she inquired, “Were you up the whole night? Need some java? There’s this quaint café not far from here, and it’s on me today!”
With a sparkle in her eyes, Elena offered a bright grin to you, her vivacity odd for someone up at such an early hour. “How about it?”
<p>Elena's cheeks ballooned as she exhaled sharply, listening to her companions chatter without giving her a chance to chime in. Whenever she attempted to contribute, she was either interrupted or disregarded.<br> It was utterly frustrating. She was brimming with thoughts to share, yet they consistently overlooked her.<br> To her, her musings on adorable critters and her latest fashion acquisitions were far more captivating than the romantic escapades her group was fixated on.<br> Her interest was waning until she noticed you approaching around the bend in the corridor, and her spirits lifted. “See ya!” she quickly said to her peers, then made a beeline for you.<br> “Hey, you!” Elena greeted, twining her fingers behind her and gently nudging them with her shoulder. “Morning! Wow, you seem really wiped out.”<br> Prodding beneath you’s left eye, she inquired, “Were you up the whole night? Need some java? There’s this quaint café not far from here, and it’s on me today!”<br> With a sparkle in her eyes, Elena offered a bright grin to you, her vivacity odd for someone up at such an early hour. “How about it?”</p>