In the Midst of an Art | Ongoing

Chapter V : Clubs?

As the days went by, Dynasty found himself growing closer to Celestial and her friends. They met up frequently, sometimes to study and other times just to hang out. Despite Blaze's initial warning, Dynasty noticed that Blaze seemed to warm up to him gradually, although he still maintained a protective demeanor around Celestial.

One afternoon, as they all sat in the library studying, Celestial looked up from her notes. "Hey, Dynasty, have you ever thought about joining any clubs or activities? I know you're busy with engineering, but it might be fun."

Dynasty shrugged. "I haven't really thought about it, to be honest. Most of my time goes into my classes and studying."

Keen chimed in. "You should check out the art club. I heard they have some pretty cool events and workshops."

Dynasty smiled at the suggestion. "Maybe I will. Thanks, Keen."

As the group continued to study, Blaze suddenly closed his book and looked directly at Dynasty. "Hey, can I talk to you outside for a moment?"

Dynasty's heart skipped a beat. "Sure," he replied, following Blaze out of the library.

Once they were outside, Blaze turned to him, his expression serious. "Look, I know I've been hard on you, and I wanted to explain why."

Dynasty nodded, waiting for Blaze to continue.

Blaze sighed. "Celestial is like a sister to me. We've been through a lot together, and she's had her share of rough times. I'm just protective of her, and I didn't want to see her get hurt again."

Dynasty's expression softened. "I understand. I appreciate you looking out for her. I promise, I don't have any intentions of hurting her."

Blaze nodded, a small smile forming on his lips. "I can see that now. You're a good guy, Dynasty. Just... keep being that way."

Dynasty smiled back, feeling a sense of relief. "Thanks, Blaze. I will."

They walked back into the library, rejoining Celestial and Keen. The atmosphere felt lighter, the tension between Dynasty and Blaze easing.

As the evening wore on, Dynasty looked at his watch and realized it was almost 5 PM. "I have to get to my classes soon," he announced.

Celestial nodded. "Alright, Dynasty. We'll see you later."

Dynasty gathered his things and headed towards the door. Just as he was about to leave, Blaze approached him one last time. "Hey, Dynasty," he called out.

Dynasty turned around. "Yeah?"

Blaze's expression turned serious again. "One more thing—don't get too close to Celestial. She's been through enough, and I don't want to see her get hurt."

Dynasty felt a chill run down his spine at Blaze's words, but he nodded. "I understand."

As he walked away, Dynasty couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. Despite Blaze's warning, he felt a growing connection with Celestial and her friends. He knew he needed to be cautious, but he also wanted to enjoy the rekindled friendships.

The day ended with Dynasty attending his evening classes, his mind filled with thoughts about Celestial, Keen, and Blaze. He knew the journey ahead wouldn't be easy, but he was determined to navigate the complexities of his academic and social life.

The next few days were filled with excitement as Dynasty, Celestial, Keen, and Blaze decided to explore different clubs and activities on campus. They all agreed it would be a great way to experience new things and potentially find new interests.