The Line We Never Crossed
Chapter 1: “The Boy I Met During Rain Season” On the very first day of university, Nyo Htet already hated the crowd. He was the type who preferred being alone, so the overwhelming sea of students on campus only made him feel exhausted. The entire campus was loud and alive. Like young people who had just tasted freedom for the first time, everyone was overflowing with laughter, selfies, and excitement. Meanwhile, Nyo Htet stood beneath a tree in front of the registration building with one side of his headphones on. A drizzly morning. A rain playlist was playing on his phone screen, and his face clearly said he had no interest in getting close to anyone. “Excuse me… do you have a pen?” A voice made him look up. Standing there was a boy in a black hoodie. His damp hair fell over his eyes, and he was still slightly out of breath. He looked like he had just run through the rain. “I forgot to bring a pen for the registration form.” Without saying a word, Nyo Htet handed hi...