Rising Stars

XII - Once More

"She made falling in love feel like flying."

- Son Jaemin

January 31st, 2020

I walked alongside Seraphine to her car. Our classes for the day were finished and our shift at The Grand Vastaya was starting in about half an hour. During class, she and I had little time to talk to each other because the professors spent almost all of class time lecturing, describing assignments and concepts, and making sure we understood everything for the upcoming exams.

Sera unlocked her car and the both of us entered. I sighed as I slid on my seatbelt.

As we drove, my thoughts began to drift to Lux. I absentmindedly wondered how she was doing on her flight, whether or not she was comfortable, able to get sleep... Really, I just wanted to see her and talk to her again.

"Thinking about yesterday?" Seraphine asked.

"...Yeah."

"Kiss was that good, huh?" She teased.

I chuckled. "It was pleasant. To say the least." I didn't say much more. In truth, Lux's kiss only confused me. Even more than I already was.

Seraphine hummed. "Do you miss her already?"

"I do," I replied honestly. Lux was a dear friend— it would've been foolish of me not to miss her. "But she's going to do great things over there. I know it."

"That she is," Sera agreed. "She's a smart one."

"Mmhm."

"Does everyone at the Vastaya know that she left?"

"They do. I think she told them during her shift last week."

"What'd they say?"

"Xayah and Rakan were understanding. Kayn was as stoic as ever. Jinx cried. And Orianna cheered her on."

"As expected."

I chucked. "Yeah. As expected."

"Did you cry when she told you?"

I shook my head. "I was a little disheartened, but I also understood. Her talents would be put to much better use over there than here. And she's got a lot more to learn."

Seraphine nodded. "I hope she'll shoot me a text sometime. She seems like a ton of fun to talk to."

"She is." I grinned. "Seriously, I think you two would be good friends."

Sera smiled at me. "Here's to hoping, then."

[;]

February 1st, 2020

Lux arrived safely in Seoul and was now staying in an apartment near Seoul National University. And when she got to her apartment, she immediately called me, even before she called her parents.

Fortunately, it was a Saturday, so she and I stayed on the phone for quite awhile, at least until she finished unpacking and made the decision to shower. She told me all about her flight, how comfortable Valor was, and how great of a plane it was to fly in. She also told me that the next time we had the chance, she would do her best to get me a flight on it.

I, of course, didn't refuse. I mean, who would? Not many people got to fly in a private jet, much less one owned by Crownguard Airlines.

Lux stood up from one of her many open luggage bags and grabbed her phone that she leaned against the television in her living room. Then, she dropped herself on the sofa and laid down with her back against the leather surface.