Weary from an exhausting day at college, Y/N enters the comfort of her home. Her muscles relax as she lets out a breath of relief, a grin tugging at the corners of her lips as she takes in the familiar surroundings. When she finally returned home, she felt nothing but a deep, bone-weary exhaustion. This had to be one of the most tiring days she'd had in a while. As she settled down into her favorite couch, she was only hoping her relaxation time would last for a while as she did not want to be disturbed.

The weather outside was crisp and cool, a far cry from the sweltering summer heat that had dominated the previous few months. Y/N could even hear the faintest whisper of wind, gently waving the trees in greetings. The air was refreshingly clear, with not a cloud to be seen. It seemed as though it was the perfect day for relaxation and curling up on the couch with a good book.

As she sprawled out on the couch, Y/N's thoughts shifted back to her wonderful day with her friends. She felt a smile begin to form on her face as she thought back to all the fun they had had. Between the laughter and the endless discussions, it had been a truly memorable day. She felt a sense of warm, nostalgic happiness wash over her as she recalled the good times shared with people she considered to be among her closest friends. It's been a long day, but it was a good day. She can't help but smile at the thought.

While Y/N was still enjoying her relaxation time, her thoughts had turned to her friends. She felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she appreciated each one of them for their support, their companionship, and their unconditional love. They had always been there for her during the hardest times, and they were still sticking around in her life even now. She felt truly lucky and grateful to have such a close-knit group of friends in her life. Regardless of her exhausting college classes and assignments, she was thankful for their presence and company. It always lifted her spirits to spend time with them, and she appreciated all the different perspectives they brought to the table. She could only hope the bonds of their friendship would remain strong throughout the years to come.

With her college day finally over, Y/N was feeling quite exhausted and hungry. While her brain told her it was time to feed her starving body, her body seemed to rebel and demand a nice and deep nap. Knowing her exhaustion would only deepen if she continued resisting its pull, she decided to give in and take a nap before attempting to get something to eat. So, Y/N wrapped herself up under a soft blanket and sunk down into the couch to enjoy her much-needed respite.

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While Y/N was lost in the depths of slumber, she suddenly felt a vague presence in her room. It felt like an intruding presence, one that did not belong in her personal space. However, for some reason, her eyelids remained closed, refusing to open despite all her efforts towards it. Her head seemed to fill with a cloudy numbness that made her feel even more lethargic and drowsy, causing her to slip deeper into a state of slumber.

Although Y/N was still in the midst of her slumber, she could feel the presence in her room moving toward the side of the couch where her legs were. It felt like the presence was inching closer and closer, as if attempting to gain a better view of her sleeping body. The idea of someone creeping close to her body while she slept sent a shiver down her spine. She continued to strain her eyes to open, but they remained shut tight, unable to pry themselves open.

Just as the person's hand brushed against her legs, Y/N's body responded with an involuntary spasm. Her body reacted immediately, instinctively pulling her legs away from the touch as a wave of fear washed over her. Her brain was still foggy from the slumber, but the sheer shock was enough to jolt her awake. She lay there, hyper vigilant and alert, every fiber of her being on edge and alert.

In an instant, Y/N's mind shifted from a state of adrenaline-fueled alertness to one of pure relief. She breathed a sigh of relief as she spotted a familiar face standing next to her, her expression one of concern. Y/N quickly shot up from the couch, her heart still beating rapidly due to the sudden adrenaline rush. "Mom! You scared me!" she exclaimed, laughing softly as she hugged her.

"Honey, I'm sorry for scaring you," Y/N's mother says, chuckling softly. She seems genuinely apologetic for starting her daughter in such a dramatic fashion. Her expression is one of genuine concern, as she gently squeezes her daughter's shoulders.

As Y/N's mother continues to hold her in her arms, she asks her about her unexpected presence near her feet. She asks casually, "By the way, why were you touching my feet?" She is not accusatory, but genuinely curious, having already been startled by her presence. The latter chuckles softly once again, slightly embarrassed but not wanting to deflect her daughter's question.

"Oh, I was just trying to remove your shoes. I guess you were too tired to do so before falling asleep." YN's mother explains, chuckling softly. She was right in presuming that her daughter was too tired to remove her shoes, hence, ending up sleeping with them on. Y/N feels a wave of embarrassment wash over her as she now realizes she slept with her shoes on. It's a funny situation she finds herself in, which her mother has no trouble teasing her about.

YN's mother chuckles softly once again as she notices her daughter's wave of embarrassment. She finds the situation hilarious, which she can't help but express through her laughter. She also can't help but tease her daughter about the situation, causing their conversation to shift towards a playful one. "Are you sure you're mature enough to survive college?" she teases playfully.

The change of tone in the conversation from one of slight guilt to a playful one brings a smile to YN's face. She can't help but giggle in response to her mother's playful jab at her maturity. "Oh, come on, mom. I'm a college student now. I'm more than mature enough," she replies. She has to admit, though, that she had been a bit tired to even acknowledge the fact that she slept with her shoes on.

As the two begin to banter playfully, YN's stomach begins to growl, almost as if on cue. Unable to ignore the growing pangs of hunger anymore, she abruptly interrupts her mother, saying, "Mom, I'm really hungry." Her mother, with impeccable timing, chuckles once again as she notices the connection between her daughter's stomach growling and the topic of the conversation. She is quickly growing amused at the way the conversation is unfolding.

Seeing that her daughter is extremely hungry and is unable to ignore the growling in her stomach any longer, YN's mother decides to act. She immediately responds to her comment, "Okay, honey, why don't you go freshen up for a bit? I'll make you something nice and tasty to eat when you're done." She smiles encouragingly at YN, not wanting to keep her waiting any longer. The latter nods in agreement, feeling relieved that she won't have to wait too long to satisfy her hunger.

With her hunger growing more intense with each passing moment, YN feels relieved to finally be spared the anticipation of having to wait any longer. Before going towards the bathroom, she instinctively gives her mother a quick peck on the cheek, barely noticing her action as her hunger takes priority over all other thoughts. She then lets go off her mother, quickly exiting the room to head to the bathroom to freshen up quickly before her mother can finish cooking her meal.

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With her hunger steadily growing by the minute, YN quickly leaves her room and heads downstairs to the kitchen. She can already smell her mother's cooking wafting through the air, making her mouth water and the empty spot in her stomach rumble aggressively. It seems the delicious aroma is slowly filling the entire house, tempting the young college student with its delicious aromas. She follows the aromas towards the kitchen, eager to finally sink her teeth into the delicious meal awaiting her.

Once YN enters the kitchen, she looks around, spotting her mother busy cooking in one section of the kitchen. The delicious aromas filling the air are already causing her stomach to rumble with excitement. However, she also notices the absence of her father, who is nowhere to be seen. Out of sheer curiosity and the faintest sense of concern, she decides to ask her mother about it. "Hey, mom... where's dad?" she says playfully, almost as an innocent query.

In response to her question, her mother explains in a matter-of-fact manner, "Your dad's busy in his lab, as always," she remarks nonchalantly. The latter's tone indicates that her father has the tendency to spend most of his time in his lab, presumably doing research and other activities. YN simply nods in acknowledgement, finding this information to be quite unsurprising. She is used to her father spending long hours in his lab, so his absence does not cause her any major concerns.

Upon hearing her mother's reply, YN feels a sense of newfound admiration for her father. She speaks up, expressing her appreciation for his hardworking nature. "Yeah, he really is hard working," she says, her tone indicative of the newfound respect she has for him. It is undeniable that her father spends a majority of his time dedicated to his work, and this incident only serves to highlight his commitment to his work. YN feels glad that her father is such a hardworking person, even if it means she doesn't get to spend as much time with him.

As YN expresses her newfound admiration for her father and acknowledges his hardworking nature, her mother, upon hearing her statement, responds in a similarly positive manner. She chuckles softly and shares her daughter's sentiments, expressing her hope that all her father's efforts will not be in vain. She truly hopes that he is able to achieve the results he wants after putting in so much hard work. It seems she is just as appreciative of her husband's efforts as her daughter is.

Moments later, as YN's mother has finished cooking, she prepares the delicious meal she was making for her daughter. Once fully cooked and laid out on a plate, she quickly serves it to her daughter. YN can feel the aroma of the freshly cooked food, coupled with her intense hunger, quickly begin to take over her senses, making her stomach rumble even more vigorously. The tantalizing smell of the food before her was simply too much to bear, and she could barley wait to sink her teeth into the freshly cooked meal.

With the freshly cooked and prepared meal placed in front of her, YN's hunger is almost unbearable. She can feel the pangs of emptiness growing more intense with every passing second, and the delicious aroma wafting from the food is making it all the more difficult at self-control. The savory scents are quickly filling her senses, and the sight of the tempting meal in front of her only makes her stomach rumble louder than ever before.

Without wasting any more time, YN begins to eat. It's as if her brain was completely taken over by her intense hunger. She shovels forkfull after forkful of food inside her mouth, not really bothering to slow down or even chew properly. Her pace of eating is quite frantic as she devours the food before her. The savory tastes and textures of the delicious meal almost transport her to a state of pure bliss, which makes her even less mindful of her actions. In this current state, she seems completely possessed by her hunger.

Once YN begins to eat, her mother can't help but smile as she watches her wolf down the delicious meal before her. As she watches her daughter dig in without a care in the world, she finds it quite amusing and even admirable. So, she decides to ask her a simple question about the food. "So, how's the food?" she says casually, her tone hinting at a slight bit of amusement.

Since the latter is so engrossed in her eating, she takes a few moments to respond and finally swallows a mouthful of food. "The food is delicious," she finally replies with a mouth full of half-chewed food. Her tone of voice is rather satisfied and content, indicating that the meal is to her liking and the time spent preparing it was definitely worth it. Her mother smiles happily, pleased at her daughter's approval of her cooking.

After getting the approval from her daughter, YN's mother feels a sense of satisfaction. Seeing that she likes the food, she encourages her to continue eating, which is a simple enough task for the hungry college student. "You can take some more if you like," she says pleasantly. Since YN is still ravenous due to the earlier delay with eating, she barely needs to be asked twice before taking some more food. She quickly grabs a second helping of the delicious dish, eager to satisfy her hunger.

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As YN is focusing on eating the delicious meal before her, her mother suddenly asks her a unexpected but rather interesting question. She says, "You know, your 21st birthday is coming up soon. Do you have any plans for it?" The question immediately catches YN's attention, as her 21st birthday is indeed approaching soon. Although she wasn't quite sure if she had any concrete plans for her birthday, it was somewhat nice to hear her mother express her interest in the matter.

"Oh, um, not yet," YN replies after swallowing a mouthful of food, her tone of voice slightly hesitant and a little embarrassed. She wasn't quite sure what to say due to the sudden question, especially since her mind was preoccupied with the delicious food before her. She wasn't exactly sure if she should have made any plans for her birthday, as she hadn't really thought about it yet. Her heart starts beating a bit faster as she realizes that she should probably figure out what she would like to do for her birthday.

"Well, you better start planning soon! You're going to be 21 after all, it's pretty significant," her mother says with a warm and playful tone, immediately getting her daughter's mind scrambling. She was right; 21 was a significant age, and it would indeed require some form of celebration. As she continues eating, she desperately searches her mind for any potential birthday plan ideas before her mother asks her any more questions about the matter.

YN pauses for a moment, realizing how right her mother is. At a significant age such as 21, she couldn't afford to be unprepared. And while she had never really celebrated her birthday properly before, she didn't want her 21st birthday to become a forgotten event. As she continues eating, she starts to think about potential birthday plans she would like to pursue. She starts contemplating a birthday party but quickly realizes that the idea was too expensive and demanding, as she would have to invite multiple people and manage the whole event.

With the small talk about her birthday completed, her mother simply nods in response to her daughter's assurance that she would figure out a proper birthday plan soon. She is relieved that her daughter isn't completely clueless when it comes to her birthday, even if she hasn't made any concrete plans yet. YN's mother simply wants her daughter to enjoy her birthday, even if she doesn't necessarily need to do anything extravagant. She just wants her to have a great time on her special day.

"Yeah, yeah, I was just thinking of visiting dad while I'm at it. By the way, do you have any message you would like me to give him?" she asks thoughtfully. Her mother quickly glances at her, considering the question for a moment before speaking up. She quickly shrugs off the request, saying, "Nah, it's not really necessary. Just tell him I say hi, I guess." YN's mother is not one to really dwell on small things, and giving her husband any message is something minor to her.

With her appetite finally satisfied, YN leaves her chair and walks towards the kitchen. Unlike her mother, she prefers to wash her own plate as a small gesture of appreciation. She grabs her plate and finishes washing it before placing it in the drying rack, eager to head towards her father's lab. The latter has been quite busy with his work lately, so she feels that she might surprise him with a timely visit. She quickly departs the kitchen, ready to explore the lab and see her father.

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YN happily wanders her way through the spacious lab, her eyes taking in the various scientific experiments going on around her. She slowly approaches her father's work area, finally catching a glimpse of him in the midst of his work. A playful smirk spreads across her face as she greets him from the lab entrance, her tone playful and cheery. "What's up, Mr. Scientist?" she asks cheerily, immediately catching her father's attention. She is used to him being busy with his work, but it was always fun to catch him unawares.

Her unexpected greeting quickly manages to catch her father off guard, who looks up from his work in surprise. He smiles warmly at her greeting, his tone playful and light. "Oh, you know, the same old, same old. Just messing around with some experiments," he responds casually, seemingly trying to play it off. However, her sudden appearance has already caught him off guard, and he has no intention of hiding his amusement.

As she continues approaching her father, y/n can't help but take in the various fascinating experiments that he is working on. After her playful greeting, she decides to inquire further about what he is working on to distract him. She slowly steps closer to her father and asks him, "So, what are you working on?" with genuine curiosity. His response would be something she wouldn't have the chance to learn at college, and thus, she couldn't help but feel intrigued. She finds it intriguing to get a glimpse into the daily work of her father. It's also a small break from her hectic college life, which makes this sudden visit all the more enjoyable.

YN's father chuckles lightly at her question, giving off a jovial vibe as he speaks. He seems genuinely amused by her natural curiosity, which brings a smile to his face. However, he also seems hesitant to give her any specific details as his eyes quickly scan the area. "Well, I wouldn't exactly mind telling you, but..." he starts to say before trailing off sharply. "No, actually, I wouldn't say it would be such a great idea," he finishes quietly, his tone shifting to a slightly more paranoid one.

YN's father notices her surprise and sudden shift of curiosity. Although he has always been a very open person with her, his words have suddenly taken on a more cautious tone. She can tell that his sudden shift in demeanor has sparked some concern in her. She tries to push her curiosity by asking him what he means by keeping the details of his project a secret, but he quickly diverts the attention away. "Oh, it's just not something that needs any outside interference," he replies vaguely, his tone evasive.

YN instantly feels a new sense of intrigue as she senses her father's evasive tone. Her natural curiosity is kicking in full gear, and she desperately wants to know more about the project that he is working on. However, his vague answer and defensive stance are giving her a different view of the matter. She can tell that he is being intentionally secretive about the project, possibly implying that it is something a bit more significant than just a simple experiment.

"That's true, I guess. But, is there any particular reason you're being so secretive?" YN replies, wondering why her father is being so cautious about his work. She has always had a close, open relation with her father, so his suddenly reserved behavior has caught her off-guard.

"Well, you know, it's just one of those projects that needs to remain that way until it's finished," her father answers, his tone still keeping an elusive air, despite her direct inquiry. He seems genuinely reluctant to share any further details, as if his work is of a highly confidential nature. It seems that he is adamant about keeping this project a secret until it is at a complete stage. However, his reluctance to share any details has piqued YN's curiosity exponentially.

YN's natural curiosity gets the better of her as she continues pushing the matter. She reminds her father of their connection by stating, "But I'm your daughter. Shouldn't that count for something?" He is usually very straightforward with her about most things, so she is a little surprised by his guarded behavior. She adds, "Besides, it's not like I'm going to tell someone about it," as further persuasion.

Her arguments seem to have a faint effect on her dad, as he seems to hesitate before speaking, considering her statements. He then replies, "Well, you're right. It's not like you're going to tell someone." Despite this statement, he seems to maintain his reluctance to divulge any further information. He simply states, "It is a really important project, though, so it's crucial that it stays secret for now. You get me, right?" He seems to hope that his response is enough to satiate her curiosity.

YN could notice her father's hesitation, as he carefully considers each word in his response. She understands why he would want to keep the project a secret as she could feel his earnest hope to protect it. Still, her curiosity continues to be relentless. In an attempt to persuade him further, she states, "I get that it's an important project, and I understand the need to keep it a secret; but... doesn't that mean you can still tell me about it?"

With her final plea, it appears that her father's defenses start to crack a bit. He sighs, appearing somewhat reluctant to divulge any details, but also seems to have taken her words into consideration. He responds, "Alright, you promise not to tell anyone else, right?"

With the final condition met, YN's dad seems less reluctant to divulge some details about his project. She quickly replies, "Yeah, I can promise I'll keep it secret. I won't tell anyone," she says, confident and sure in her promise. She has never been one to break promises in the past, and she has no intention of starting to do so now. He seems slightly relieved at this response, as his expression eases slightly.

YN's father takes a deep breath, perhaps to mentally prepare himself for what he is about to say. He takes one last second before speaking, warning her beforehand, "Alright, don't freak out, but..." This unexpected statement has YN's anxiety spiking as she starts to imagine all sorts of crazy possibilities in her head. She nods hastily, promising to keep her cool no matter what he says next. The mystery of the entire situation has her feeling rather nervous, despite this.

YN's father takes another deep breath before continuing, "Well, you know how I've been working on scientific experiments and such?" He says with a slight chuckle, his attempt to keep the situation light despite the gravity of his work. She nods in agreement, and he continues, "Well, I know how insane this will sound, but..." Her heart quickens in anticipation as she realizes what he might be about to say.

Despite her heart pounding, YN is able to hold her composure and simply waits for her father to finish his sentence. Her mind is racing with all sorts of possibilities of what he might be about to say, all of which seeming rather outlandish. However, one specific possibility suddenly comes to mind that sends a sudden jolt of excitement throughout her entire body. She can feel her cheeks slightly heating up at the mere thought of it, her mind reeling in disbelief as she desperately tries to hold herself together.

"I'm working on a... time machine."