Chapter 44

Later that evening while in the office corridor on her way home, Stephanie stepped out quickly and studied Stefan and Theo. Her hair tiptoed along with her graceful footsteps.

"Stefan, thank you for today," she whispered close to his ear.

Stefan turned his head slightly and glanced slightly to his left. "You're welcome. Don't just thank me. The little party from morning till noon was also because of the other kids. Especially Theo." Stefan turned his quick black eyes to the right and glanced fully to the right.

Theo cleared his throat. In order not to let Stephanie get carried away with her feelings for Stefan, he was being honest and keeping Stephanie's feelings in check. "That's right. Stefan wouldn't have wanted to without me either. Actually, I was the one who fought the most important battle."

Stephanie pushed some of her hair back. Her eyes were still sparkling. She firmly grasped the gifts from her friends. She was actually attracted to Stefan, but was too shy to express it bec