Fated Paths (a short story)
2 parts Ongoing Liora and Kaelan's relationship began with a quiet rivalry and growing resentment. New to an elite Manhattan school, they both struggled to find their place, and though Liora admired Kaelan from afar, his indifference hurt more than she expected. As they both rose to leadership positions in the school, their paths continued to cross, but their animosity only deepened.
Despite everything that had come before, Liora couldn't deny the comfort of Kaelan's presence. As she wrestled with her feelings for him, she realized that sometimes the people we least expect can heal the wounds we thought would never close.