**Chapter 1: The Unseen World of Michelle**

Part 1

Michelle walked through the crowded hallway of her school, her black hair swaying gently with each step. Her gray-brown eyes scanned the faces of her classmates, but she didn't seem to notice any of them. She was lost in her own thoughts, her fragile figure moving with a quiet confidence that belied her reserved nature. At 156 cm, she was one of the shortest girls in school, but she never let her height make her feel self-conscious. As she walked, Michelle's gaze drifted to the sign on the door of her next class: "Intimate Relationships 101." She felt a shiver run down her spine as she pushed open the door and slipped inside. The classroom was dimly lit, with soft music playing in the background. The atmosphere was intimate, just like the name of the class. Michelle took a seat in the back of the classroom, trying not to draw attention to herself. The teacher, a middle-aged woman with a kind smile, greeted her warmly. "Welcome, Michelle. I'm glad you could make it today. We're going to be discussing some very interesting topics in this class." As the teacher began to lecture, Michelle's mind started to wander. She had always been a bit of a loner, and the idea of intimate relationships made her feel uneasy. She didn't really understand what the class was about, but she had been told it was required for graduation. As she sat there, Michelle noticed a boy sitting across from her. He had messy brown hair and piercing blue eyes that seemed to see right through her. He was tall and lean, with broad shoulders that made him look like an athlete. Michelle felt a flutter in her chest as their eyes met, but she quickly looked away, feeling shy. The teacher handed out a worksheet with questions about intimacy and relationships. Michelle hesitated, unsure of how to answer. She looked around the classroom, hoping to see what others were writing, but everyone seemed to be focused on their own work. Just as she was about to start writing, the boy with the piercing blue eyes leaned over and whispered, "Hey, do you need some help with the worksheet? I'm happy to explain it to you." Michelle felt a surge of surprise at his offer. No one had ever offered to help her before. She looked up at him, her gray-brown eyes searching for something...