A few hours later, Blaze paced his room, anxiety gnawing at him like a persistent itch. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Unable to wait any longer, he grabbed his phone and dialed Felix’s number.
“Hey, Felix. It’s Blaze,” he said when Felix picked up.
“Hey, man! What’s up?” Felix replied, a hint of distraction in his voice.
“Do you know where Seraphina is? I’m starting to worry,” Blaze asked, trying to keep his voice steady.
Felix paused for a moment. “Yeah, we walked out of school together, but I had to stop by the stationery store to grab some stuff. I changed my direction, and she headed home alone.”
Blaze’s heart sank. “So, she’s not with you? Are you sure?”
“Yeah, I’m sure. She was walking home, just like usual,” Felix confirmed, sounding slightly puzzled by
