Girl from Parallel universe -Part 1

8 | Where is he

The last class of the day had left Kai feeling as if he'd been pulled into a deep slumber, his consciousness only just surfacing as he raised his head. Rubbing his eyes groggily, he noticed Grace already packing her belongings nearby.

"You're leaving?" Kai's voice emerged from the haze of sleep, thick with drowsiness. He must have looked like a bear emerging from hibernation, he thought to himself.

"Yeah," Grace replied with a sigh, her gaze drifting momentarily to the empty seat beside them.

"Thinking about Lucas?" Sebastian's voice chimed in from behind Grace, his curiosity evident.

Grace turned to face him, a thoughtful expression crossing her features. "I wonder where he is," she admitted quietly, her fingers deftly zipping her bag shut.

"We last saw him during breakfast," Kai offered, rising from his seat and stretching his limbs.

With their conversation winding down, Kai and Grace made their way together towards the stairs, their footsteps echoing softly in the empty corridor. The weight of the day seemed to hang in the air around them, mingling with a sense of anticipation for what lay ahead.

As Kai diligently worked on his painting, the minutes stretched into what felt like an eternity. With each passing moment, his anticipation grew, his mind wandering to thoughts of Grace and the promised assistance she would provide.

Five minutes turned into ten, then twenty, and before he knew it, thirty minutes had slipped by without any sign of Grace. Frustration gnawed at Kai's insides, mingling with a sense of worry for his friend's well-being. She had promised to help him, yet she was nowhere to be found.

Taking a deep breath to steady his nerves, Kai tried to focus on his painting, the brush strokes becoming more deliberate as he attempted to distract himself from the growing unease. But the sound of approaching footsteps shattered his concentration, causing him to look up in anticipation.

As he peered out of the door, his eyes widened in surprise at the sight of a figure running towards him. Could it be Grace, finally arriving after her unexpected delay? Or was it someone else entirely, coming to deliver news of her whereabouts? Kai's heart raced with uncertainty as he awaited the figure's arrival, his thoughts swirling with a mix of hope and apprehension.

As Lucas came to a halt before Kai, his heaving breaths punctuated the tense silence between them. Despite his exhaustion, Lucas stood tall, his athletic frame a testament to his endurance and determination.

"Where's Grace?" Lucas's voice was low, barely containing the urgency that pulsed beneath the surface.

Kai's mind raced, trying to process the sudden onslaught of questions. "Grace?" he repeated, momentarily caught off guard by the intensity of Lucas's inquiry.

"WHERE IS GRACE?" Lucas's voice rose, teetering on the edge of frustration and desperation. He needed answers, and he needed them now.

Kai's pulse quickened as he felt the weight of Lucas's demand. He knew he had to act quickly, to provide the information his friend sought. "She is in the dance room, ground floor," Kai replied, his voice steady despite the turmoil brewing within him.

But before Kai could fully comprehend the gravity of the situation, Lucas turned on his heel and bolted for the stairs, his determination propelling him forward with an urgency that left Kai reeling in his wake.

With adrenaline coursing through his veins, Kai pushed his body to its limits, matching Lucas's breakneck pace as they sprinted from the fourth floor down to the ground floor. Every step felt like a struggle, his chest burning with the effort as he fought for precious oxygen.