IVY
I arrived at the classroom an hour early, hoping to find some peace and maybe a head start on the day. After the intense practice session with Blaise, my muscles ached in places I didn't know existed. I expected to see Gina, considering she left the room quite early, but the room was empty. I took a seat and tried to recall Blaise's teachings, as if mentally rehearsing them could magically transform me into a skilled fighter.
My thoughts, however, had a mind of their own. They drifted from Blaise to Kade. I realized how little I knew about him. He often told me to get to know him beyond what others said, but how could I? The only chance we had to know each other better was through becoming partners, but he chose Sophia. Now, any interaction between us would raise eyebrows and possibl
