a painting of a person sitting on a bench under a tree

Liam was a shy college student who loved reading books. Every day, he sat under the big oak tree in the park near campus, lost in his stories. One day, while flipping pages, he noticed a girl sketching on a bench nearby. She had messy curls and a smile that lit up her face.Her name was Emma, an art student who loved drawing the world around her. She noticed Liam sitting there every day, so focused on his books. Curious, she decided to sketch him without his knowledge.One afternoon, Emma walked up to Liam and handed him the sketch. “This is you,” she said with a grin.Liam was stunned. The drawing captured him perfectly. “This is amazing,” he stammered, his cheeks turning red. “Why did you draw me?”Emma shrugged. “You seemed interesting.”They began talking, sharing their passions for art and stories. Liam started recommending books to Emma, and she taught him how to draw simple sketches. Over time, their friendship turned into something deeper.Under the same oak tree where they met, Liam shyly confessed, “I thi