Chapter 37

"What's up?" Maximilian asked, his smile starting to fade.

Katniss snapped back to reality, flashing a bright grin. "Maximilian, you've got such a killer smile. There's this dude at our school who's super popular with the girls, but honestly, you're way hotter than him!" She quickly added, "I'm just keeping it real. You're way more handsome, and you're loaded too. If I had to pick someone, it'd be you."

Realizing she might've overstepped, Katniss awkwardly explained, "What I mean is, being in a good mood is great for your health. Science says a good mood can even fight off cancer cells."

She wasn't sure if Maximilian bought it, but Felix eagerly asked, "Katniss, is that for real?"

Maximilian hadn't smiled in ages. When was the last time he even cracked a grin? Felix tried to remember, only recalling how happy Maximilian used to be as a kid. But then...

Felix looked at Katniss like she was a miracle worker, totally stoked.

Katniss let out a sigh of relief and turned to Felix, saying, "Felix, staying in a good mood is key. Like me, I don't get mad when people try to mess with me. It's not worth it. If you get mad and it kills you, wouldn't that suck?"

got it. Even though Maximilian didn't blow up often, he

reflection of her grandmother. Felix thought she should come around more to lift Maximilian's

were chatting, Maximilian finished his yogurt, his uneasy look

small plastic cup looking tiny in

Maximilian, his smile warm and appreciative, making her heart skip a beat and

you out," Katniss said, determined

hand gently rested on the wheelchair armrest, feeling Katniss's small,

on his skin, bringing a subtle sensation. He could feel the warmth of her palm, a delicate touch that felt

touch carrying a hint of romantic tension, which caused Maximilian's heart to flutter slightly, with

his hand was beautiful, she focused

long eyelashes, like the quiet

the check, Katniss breathed

his eyes

stronger than before," Katniss said happily. "I will control the illness and help you

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