Violet sat in the cozy corner of the café, sipping on her latte, and chatting with Liam and his friends. She couldn't believe how quickly the time had flown by. It felt like just a few minutes ago that she had met Liam's friends, but in reality, hours had passed by. As they laughed and shared stories, Violet felt a sense of ease and comfort that she hadn't felt in a long time. She had always been an introverted person, but with Liam and his friends, she felt like she could be herself. Suddenly, she looked at her watch and realized that she had to go. "I have to go, guys," she said, trying to hide her disappointment. "I have a lecture that I can't afford to miss." Liam looked at her, concern etched on his face. "Are you sure you don't want to stay a little longer? We can always catch up