"A Moment of Vulnerability"

Kenzy's eyes remained fixed on the spot where Levi had disappeared, her mind reeling from their intense encounter. She had been so caught up in her own thoughts and feelings that she hadn't even noticed the passage of time. The library was now quieter than before, with only a few students scattered about, engrossed in their studies. As she sat there, trying to process what had just happened, Kenzy couldn't shake the feeling that Levi's words had left her with. She felt a pang of guilt for not being able to respond, for not being able to give him the answers he was looking for. She wondered if she had been so caught up in her own world that she had neglected him, and the thought made her feel terrible. Before she knew it, Kenzy found herself getting up from her seat and walking towards the door. She didn't know what she was going to do, but she felt a sudden urge to find Levi and talk to him. She pushed open the door and scanned the hallway, her eyes searching for a glimpse of his familiar figure. She spotted him a few doors down, walking quickly in the opposite direction. Without hesitation, Kenzy took off after him, her feet pounding the floor as she tried to catch up. "Levi!" she called out, her voice echoing down the hallway. He stopped in his tracks and turned around, a look of surprise on his face. For a moment, they just stared at each other, the only sound the quiet hum of the fluorescent lights. And then, without thinking, Kenzy did something that surprised even herself. She grabbed Levi's arm and pulled him into a tight hug. He was taken aback, his body stiffening in surprise, but as Kenzy held him close, he slowly relaxed into her embrace. For a moment, they just stood there, wrapped in each other's arms. Kenzy felt a sense of calm wash over her, and she knew that she had made the right decision. She was giving Levi what he had been asking for - a moment of connection, a moment of vulnerability. As they stood there, Kenzy realized that she had been so focused on her own feelings and thoughts that she had neglected the people around her. She had been so caught up in her own world that she had forgotten about the people who cared about her, like Levi. As they pulled back, Levi's eyes searched hers, and Kenzy saw a glimmer of hope there. "Thank you," he whispered, his voice barely audible. Kenzy smiled softly and shook her head. "You don't have to thank me," she said. "I just... I didn't want you to feel like that." Levi's eyes lingered on hers, and for a moment, Kenzy felt like she was drowning in their depths. But this time, it wasn't uncomfortable. This time, it felt like a connection, like a spark of understanding had been lit between them.