The lunch bell rang, and students entered into the hallways, making their way toward the cafeteria to eat lunch.
Lily gathered her books, trying to hide her reluctance to leave the classroom because it meant going to eat in the school compound under the big tree to eat.
She and Maya usually found a quiet spot in the courtyard for lunch—a place where they could enjoy their food without any prying eyes or harsh words.
She didn't know if it was the right thing to do now that she was Luna, but she preferred not to think about it too much.
Maya walked beside her, talking about an upcoming project in chemistry class she hopes they can work together on when Alex suddenly appeared in front of them, flashing a warm smile.
“Hey, Lily.” He said, a beaming smile on his face. "Would you mind intr
