Amanda`s smile faltered for a moment as Victoria`s gaze met hers. But she quickly recovered, extending a friendly hand.
"Hey Victoria! I`m Amanda. Welcome to our class!"
Victoria`s expression remained stoic, and she hesitated before shaking Amanda`s hand.
"Thanks," Victoria said curtly, her voice devoid of warmth.
Amanda`s friendly nature made her undeterred. She chatted with Victoria, trying to break the ice, but Victoria`s responses were monosyllabic. As the class began, Amanda realized she would have to work harder to win Victoria over.
Throughout the day, Amanda made efforts to engage Victoria in conversation, but Victoria seemed resistant. Amanda`s classmates whispered among themselves, speculating about Victoria`s mysterious demeanor.
As the final bell rang, Amanda turned to Victoria, "Hey want to sit together at lunch tomorrow?"
Victoria`s gaze lingered on Amanda before she nodded slightly.
Amanda beamed. "Great! I`ll save you a seat."
As Victoria gathered her belongings, Amanda sensed a glimpse of curiosity behind her stoic facade. Little did Amanda know, Victoria`s reserve was just a beginning of a complex story...