The afternoon sun was sinking below the horizon, painting the sky in warm shades of gold and pink as students slowly trickled out of school. Blaze leaned against the gate, his mind miles away. He absently scanned the crowd until he spotted her—Seraphina.
He straightened instantly, heart skipping a beat as she moved through the throng of students, her head bowed slightly. The memory of yesterday’s library incident flashed in his mind, a sting of guilt pressing at his chest. The presentation. He’d totally forgotten.
Blaze's stomach knotted as realization hit him. The project is due tomorrow. His gaze flickered to Seraphina as she walked closer, oblivious to his presence. He thought about calling out to her, about reminding her of their looming deadline, but the words caught in his throat.
