The morning after the dance felt different—lighter and full of possibility. Mia and Liam walked into school together, no longer just classmates or rivals but something new and undefined.
Their friends noticed the shift too—the way they smiled without reservation, the easy conversations, and the occasional shared secret glances.
Classes resumed, but it all seemed easier now, like a fresh chapter waiting to be written. They both sensed that this was the start of a journey neither had expected but both were eager to explore.
In the hallways, whispers continued, but Mia and Liam paid them no mind. Together, they were ready for whatever came next.