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?"

got it. Even though Maximilian didn't blow up often, he was always in a funk. He needed to cheer him

a true reflection of her grandmother. Felix

finished his yogurt, his

plastic cup looking

looked at Maximilian, his smile warm and appreciative, making

check you out," Katniss

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

soft, like a gentle caress on his skin, bringing a subtle sensation. He could feel the warmth of

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

beautiful, she focused

long eyelashes, like the quiet wings of a butterfly, shimmering golden

the check, Katniss breathed a sigh of relief,

her gaze, the light in his

Katniss said happily. "I will control the illness and help you recover slowly.