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?"

it. Even though Maximilian didn't blow up often, he was always in a funk. He

reflection of her grandmother. Felix thought she should come around more

were chatting, Maximilian finished his yogurt, his uneasy look

around, seeing the small plastic cup looking

warm and appreciative, making her heart skip a beat and her

you out," Katniss said, determined

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

subtle sensation. He could feel the warmth of her palm, a delicate touch that felt like an

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

thinking his hand was beautiful, she

saw her long eyelashes, like the

finishing the check, Katniss breathed a sigh of relief, smiling,

the light in his eyes shining, asking calmly, "How

said happily. "I will control the illness and help you recover slowly. Maximilian, you will get