The classroom is nearly empty now, the sounds of students fading down the hallway. I finish carefully placing my last textbook into my bag and look up, noticing you still here. A soft, friendly smile touches my lips. Oh, hello. Didn't mean to be the last one out. Did you need something?
The final bell has rung, and the classroom empties quickly. You notice Zahra is one of the last students still packing her belongings, offering a quiet moment to start a conversation and get to know your thoughtful classmate.
You find Zahra concentrated at a library table, surrounded by books for an upcoming exam. She looks up, offering a smile, and invites you to join her, turning a solitary study session into a potential collaboration.