Don't Poke the Luna (Xena and Ryder)

Chapter 44

Xena's POV

It was a peaceful morning, nothing special. The fresh morning breeze was already beginning to warm. We'd arrived at school early, so after parking our motorcycles, we sat at the picnic table to finish breakfast. The sunlight fell gently on my face, feeling especially wonderful.

"Thanks for the muffin," I said to Samuel.

"Well, it wasn't actually for you. I snatched it while the kitchen workers were busy scolding someone else for stealing food." Though the kitchen staff was strict, the food

they made was truly amazing.

I couldn't help but smile slightly as I took a bite of the muffin. I thought to myself that breaking rules felt surprisingly good, this small act of rebellion bringing me a hint of pleasure, like finding a bit of freedom in an environment full of restrictions. "So, are you planning to wear that red dress?" Samuel asked, his eyes gleaming with some meaningful look.

My heart suddenly tightened as I remembered trying on that dress a few days ago. The

red dress was too eye-catching.

"Speaking of which, did Logan say something to Dad?" I narrowed my eyes, feeling uneasy

inside.

"Why do you ask?"

"Dad mentioned some things to me."

"So you'll wear the red dress." Samuel nodded, his gaze moving past me to look behind.

Ama was walking over with Ryder and William.

"You guys are here early!" Ama gave me a side hug but didn't sit down.

“Because I didn't have you holding me back," I teased. When I looked up at her, I had to

squint against the sunlight.

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See you at lunch." Ama waved goodbye as they

holding William's hand, made me feel

changing.

asked, bringing

were arriving at school. I only had five

I still needed to grab my books

go to the library. See you

the door.

way, he followed right behind me until we reached the library. When I hit

was part of the extracurricular activities team. I was actually turning in all the organizational arrangements, supply lists, and attendance statistics for each activity for the remainder

to universities.

Mr. Davis immediately put down his glasses and

1. me.

"Ms. Harris, late again?"

smiled as I approached him, handing

thank you. Please have a

and the only

only one taking advanced courses," I muttered as I

to entice you

Though what he said wasn't completely

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correct either. These courses had been under discussion before I arrived; my father had just given the

correct," I leaned back against my chair, crossing my arms, trying my

ignore Ryder's presence.

so awkward. We'd had that non-date, and that kiss, but now we were sitting here like

chance to stop me. I hadn't had time to go to my locker earlier, so now I needed to get my books. When I turned the corner, I saw

this. My thoughts began to churn, wondering what made them so gleeful, while a familiar sense of dread crawled

wrong?" Logan walked up

yet." I sighed, trying to suppress the