36. A Pleasant Visit

SKYLA.

“ZU!” I shout as I launch myself at the slightly shorter woman. She catches me, hugging me tightly.

“Sky! Finally!”

“Why are you two so fucking loud?” Leo says, his pale cold eyes glaring in my direction.

“Deal with it.” I say as I give him a tight crushing hug before I slide into the seat next to Kataleya, and Azura sits down beside him.

The weather is warmer than it was this morning. A sharp wind is blowing through the trees, but it’s pleasant.

I can hear the sounds of chatter, laughing, and even the groups playing football or basketball.

It’s strange but I feel more relaxed.

We’re on the school grounds, in the quieter section, and it’s lunchtime. There are mostly girls or couples out here who prefer the quiet to the rowdy games going on, or the busy food hall.

I hate that Leo is getting gawked at, although what I don’t mind is the looks of jealousy and envy that Azura is receiving.

Most of these students disliked Azura, always calling her a problem child and now?

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