Stephanie's POV: The lecture hall loomed ahead of us, it's torn worn doors casting shadows on the stone walkway as the sun began to dip lower in the sky. Lucy and I slipped inside, the faint gun of chatter already filling the room as students miles around, waiting for class to begin. Luckily, the lecturer didn’t show up, so we ended up spending the period catching up with each other. There was so much to say, so many gaps to fill. “A lot really happened during my absence. RDC? Seriously? That’s... interesting,” Lucy chuckled, leaning back in her seat with a knowing look. “She pushed me to the wall. You know I hate being challenged,” I said, shrugging. “It’s not like I wanted to do it.” “Akira has always been a brat. I know,” Lucy said, her voice laced with disdain. “You sound as if…”

