Seraphina was deep in thought as she made her way to school, the cool morning air brushing against her face. She pulled her jacket closer, her mind replaying last night’s events—the tension between her and Blaze, the way his gaze seemed to burn through her. It left her feeling both exhilarated and confused.
Suddenly, a voice broke through her thoughts. "Hey, Seraphina!"
She jumped, nearly tripping over the uneven pavement. Felix, always the joker, stood grinning at her with that mischievous look in his eyes.
“Jeez, Felix, you scared me!” she muttered, clutching her chest.
He chuckled. “Sorry, couldn’t resist. You looked like you were in another world.”
Seraphina shot him a look but didn’t respond, quickening her pace slightly. Felix wasn’t one to take hints though, and he easily kept
