The polished marble floors of Zenith Academy gleamed under the soft glow of enchanted ceiling lights as Lily walked beside Selena Vega, her heels clicking softly with each step.
The corridor stretched long and quiet, lined with old paintings and crystalline windows, the silence filled only by their footsteps.
Selena glanced sideways, catching the distant, contemplative expression on Lily's face. Her eyes narrowed with amusement.
'What's she thinking about so hard?' she wondered, already guessing the answer. Her heart swelled with pride, though she refused to fully admit it out loud—after all, Alex had won. That in itself was reason enough to celebrate.
Curiosity getting the better of her, Selena asked, "What's got you thinking so hard about?"
Lily blinked, pulled from her thoughts. She turned her head slightly, offering a soft smile. "Well... the thing is, brother always told me he was strong. But I always thought it was just his narcissistic tendencies acting up."
