As Lila entered the classroom, she quietly returned to her seat. Her face was calm.
But inside A storm was still raging.
A moment later—
Aria walked up to her.
"Earlier… what were you talking about with the principal?"
Her voice was soft.
But her eyes were searching.
Lila paused for a second.
Then replied casually—
"It was nothing. Just something normal."
Aria frowned slightly.
"Normal?"
There was a hint of doubt in her voice.
Lila gave a faint smile.
"You're overthinking."
Aria was about to say something—
But then—
"Hey! Why are you two so serious?"
Ethan suddenly appeared.
Ryan and Maya followed behind him.
Ryan smirked.
"Are you having a secret meeting without us?"
Maya smiled gently.
"Can we join?"
Aria let out a small laugh.
"No… it's nothing."
Suddenly, Ethan clapped his hands.
"Alright! Then new plan!"
Everyone looked at him.
"Let's go somewhere today!"
He said excitedly.
Lila raised an eyebrow.
"We?" "Yes, we!" Ethan grinned.
"You, me, Aria, Ryan, Maya—everyone!"
Ryan nodded.
"Not a bad idea… it's been a while."
Maya added softly,
"I'd like that too."
Aria looked at Lila.
There was a quiet request in her eyes.
"Come on… please?"
Lila stayed silent.
For a moment—
She seemed to be thinking.
Then slowly—
"…Alright."
Ethan jumped in excitement.
"I knew you'd say yes!"
Later That Day
They left together.
Talking, laughing—
For a while—
Everything felt normal.
Aria kept glancing at Lila.
She felt like—
Something was still hidden.
Lila walked quietly.
Looking ahead.
There was no peace in her eyes—
But today—
She wasn't alone.
Final Moment
From a distance—
Someone was watching them.
Cold eyes.
"They're getting closer…"
A low voice whispered.