**Elena**
I couldn’t hide the blush heating my cheeks as Xavier finally stepped out of my room.
“I’ll see you off,” he had said, so casual, trying to make everything perfect after the date.
But it wasn’t far at all — my door was just a few steps down the hallway.
Still, my heart had fluttered at those four small words.
He’s so sweet, I thought, pressing my palms to my face.
Then my stomach twisted with a strange ache.
Wait. Why am I even this happy about him walking me to my own door?
And why am I blushing like some silly schoolgirl?
Get a grip.
He’s probably just being polite.
Or worse, is he... is he falling in love with Helena?
I bit my fingers, feeling jealousy rise up like a wave.
“You’re being ridiculous,” I whispered to myself, leaning against the doorframe.
Still, the
