After her rebirth by Cici

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?"

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

true reflection of her grandmother. Felix

Maximilian finished his yogurt,

small plastic cup looking

at Maximilian, his smile warm and appreciative, making

check you out," Katniss

wheelchair armrest, feeling Katniss's small,

fingers were delicate and soft, like a gentle caress on his skin, bringing a subtle sensation. He could feel the warmth of her

seriously checked his pulse, her touch carrying a hint of romantic tension, which caused Maximilian's heart to

hand was beautiful,

the quiet wings of

the check, Katniss breathed a sigh of

gaze, the light in his eyes shining, asking

will control the illness and