AK slowly walked toward Maya, his heartbeat pounding in his chest like a war drum. His steps felt heavy, and yet, he tried to make them look casual. A faint blush painted his cheeks as he greeted her in a soft tone, almost like a whisper.
"Hi…"
Maya turned her head, her long black hair swaying like a dark river. She looked at AK with a sharp but amused expression. Her lips curled into a small smile, the kind that made AK's stomach flip.
Behind them, Hazzy, Ash, Phaphy, and Aisha stood in a loose group, their eyes darting back and forth between AK and Maya. They didn't say a word out loud, but the way their eyes moved spoke volumes.
What's this? Hazzy's sharp eyes narrowed. Is this guy… blushing at Maya?
Ash caught Hazzy's look and smirked, his eyebrow rising as if to say, Oh boy, he's doomed.
Phaphy tilted her head slightly, giving Aisha a questioning glance. Aisha, calm and composed as always, just gave a small shrug, though her eyes betrayed curiosity.
