Guided by a Glow (77)

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As she left Principal Dexter's office, the weight of the encounter lingered—but she pushed forward, determined to face the rest of the day. Approaching the classroom door, her eyes caught the familiar glint of Professor Shadow's nameplate. She took a deep breath and knocked gently, bracing herself for the moment the door would open.

The door swung inward almost immediately. Professor Shadow stood right there, his expression shifting briefly to surprise.

" Miss Night," he said, his tone a blend of curiosity and mild reprimand, " I didn't expect to see you back so soon after this morning's...incident."

Starfania let out a nervous chuckle, rubbing her hands together as she explained that the situation had been reduced to a warning. His eyebrow rose slightly, studying her for a moment before he gave a curt nod and stepped aside. " Very well. Come in."

As she crossed the threshold, the atmosphere in the room shifted instantly. Every head turned.

Their gaze pressed down on her—curious, judgmental, whispering without words. Heat rushed to her cheeks as embarrassment threatened to swallow her whole. She straightened her posture, forcing her feet forward, and made her way to her seat. Sliding into the chair, she avoided eye contact, focusing instead on steadying her breathing. Then she saw Aeron. Across the room, he offered her a small, warm smile—quiet, unwavering. The simple gesture grounded her more than he could know. She exhaled slowly. No more surprises, she told herself. Just get through the day.

The last bell echoed through the corridors, releasing the school into motion. As students flooded past them, Starfania reached for Aeron's hand. The instant their fingers intertwined, warmth surged through him. His cheeks flushed a vivid crimson, and he glanced away, hoping she hadn't noticed—though the rush of emotions pounding through his chest was impossible to ignore. Hand in hand, they left the school behind. Their steps carried them along a familiar path, guided by something unspoken—something gentle and glowing. The trail led them toward Bone Cave, a place that was no longer just stone and shadow, but memory. As they ventured deeper into the cavern, their interlocked hands tethered them together, grounding them in a world that suddenly felt vast and unreal.

When they finally reached the innermost recess, Starfania released his hand. The loss of her warmth sent an unexpected chill through Aeron. Their eyes met. Time seemed to pause. His breath hitched as she stepped closer, her presence pulling him in like gravity itself. Without warning, she pressed him gently back against the cool stone wall. The contact stole the air from his lungs, his heart pounding loudly in the cavern's silence. He caught the flicker of uncertainty in her gaze—but it was eclipsed by something stronger. Determination. The ancient walls loomed around them, unyielding and watchful, yet in that moment, it felt as though they were the only two souls left in the world.

The pulse of the earth hummed beneath his feet, but nothing beyond her mattered. Starfania leaned closer, the soft glow of bioluminescent moss illuminating her features. Her breath brushed his skin, warm and unsteady. Aeron's fingers twitched—he wanted to reach for her, to brush the loose strands of hair from her eyes—but he stayed frozen, caught in the haze of this sudden intimacy.

" What are we doing here?" He finally whispered. His voice barely disturbed the stillness, as though speaking any louder might shatter the moment. She hesitated. Then her lips curved into a faint smile—part mischief, part seriousness. And Aeron's pulse quickened, sensing that whatever came next...would change something between them forever.

would change something between them forever

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