Anything But Ordinary

Part 3

This chapter is quite short sorry, it's because what I have planned next may take up a whole chapter and so I didn't want to weirdly cut that in half, but nevertheless I hope you guys enjoy:)

The next morning, I woke up to the sunlight streaming through the curtains. I glanced at the clock and saw it was already 9 AM. Kenan and Arda were likely already at training. As I stretched and started to get out of bed, something on my dresser caught my eye-a neatly folded note with my name on it.

I picked it up and unfolded it, guessing it was from Arda because I had seen him writing lists before, and the neat handwriting matched his style.

**"Good morning,"** it read. **"I hope you slept well. I made breakfast for you-it's in the kitchen. After training, Kenan and I were thinking of showing you and Kiera around the city. See you later! - A :)"**

A smile spread across my face as I read the note. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and it warmed my heart.

I quickly got dressed and made my way to the kitchen. There, I found a delicious spread of food: fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, toast, and a pot of coffee still warm. I sat down and started enjoying the meal.

A few minutes later, Kiera joined me at the table, yawning and rubbing her eyes. "Morning," she mumbled, grabbing a piece of toast. "This looks great."

"It does," I said, pouring her a cup of coffee. "Arda made it."

Kiera raised an eyebrow, a teasing glint in her eye. "You and Arda seem pretty close," she said, smirking.

I rolled my eyes. "Oh, stop. It's not like that."

"Sure, sure," she said, taking a sip of her coffee. "You know, you two would make a cute couple."

I sighed, feeling my cheeks heat up. "What about you and Kenan, huh? Why did you sleep in his bed twice and fall asleep with your head on his shoulder last night?"

Kiera's face turned a bright shade of red. "That's different," she stammered. "We're just friends."

"Uh-huh," I said, smirking now. "Just friends who happen to be very close."

She glared at me playfully, but I could see the wheels turning in her head. "Well, he's been really sweet to me," she admitted softly. "I guess I do like him... a lot."

I smiled, feeling a sense of camaraderie with her. "See? We both have our own little romances to navigate."

We finished breakfast, chatting and laughing, the teasing now mutual and lighthearted. The excitement of the new day filled me with anticipation. After cleaning up, I was eager for Kenan and Arda to return from training so our exploration could begin.

After we finished breakfast and cleaned up, Kiera and I decided to head to the training grounds to meet up with Kenan and Arda. We knew they would be finishing soon, and we were all set to explore the city together.

When we arrived at the training facility, we spotted Kenan and Arda on the field, wrapping up their session. As they noticed us, both of their faces lit up. Kenan waved enthusiastically, while Arda's eyes met mine with a warm, welcoming smile.

We greeted them both as they walked over. "Hey, how was training?" I asked.

"Tiring but good," Kenan replied, stretching his arms.

Kiera rushed over to Kenan and grabbed his arm. "Kenan, after training, you need to drink some water and take a shower," she insisted, tugging him towards the locker rooms.

Kenan laughed but allowed himself to be led away. "Okay, okay, I'm coming."

As they walked off, Kiera turned back to look at me and smirked, clearly pleased with her plan to leave me and Arda alone.

Arda chuckled, watching them disappear. "Kiera seems determined," he said, turning to me with a smile.

"Yeah, she is," I replied, feeling a bit shy but happy for the unexpected alone time with Arda.

When Kiera and Kenan disappeared into the locker rooms, leaving Arda and me alone, Arda turned to me with a curious look.

"So, what's going on with Kiera and Kenan? They seem really close," he asked, raising an eyebrow.

I chuckled. "It's a bit of a story. Kiera is my childhood best friend, so she was always around. Naturally, Kenan became close to her, too. But instead of just being friends, they're way more than that. Anyone with a brain can notice it, well, except those two."

Arda smiled, intrigued. "Really? So, they're oblivious to their own feelings?"

I nodded. "Yeah. Kenan cares for Kiera deeply, but she thinks Kenan cares for her because they grew up together and because she's my best friend. They don't really talk about these kinds of feelings, which is why they're stuck in this weird, undefined space."

Arda laughed softly. "That sounds complicated."

"It is," I agreed. "But hopefully, they'll figure it out soon. They deserve to be happy together."

Arda nodded, a thoughtful look in his eyes. "Well, it sounds like they have a good chance, considering how much they care about each other."

I smiled, appreciating his insight. We continued chatting comfortably, waiting for Kenan and Kiera to finish up, the anticipation of the day's adventure making my heart race with excitement.

"So, any suggestions on where we should explore first?"

Arda's smile widened. "I've got a few ideas. Let's wait for them to finish up, and then we'll head out."

We stood there, chatting comfortably, the anticipation of the day's adventure making my heart race with excitement.