Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

"Murray, you're back?" Millie's eyes lit up with surprise as she stood up, her bright, starry eyes focusing on him.

Murray asked with a straight face, "What are you doing here?"

"I was waiting for you. I called you earlier today, but you said you were too busy, so I had to wait until you were off work to come over. I hope I didn't interrupt your work." Millie's voice carried a hint of apprehension, her gaze flitting uncertainly.

"No, you didn't." Murray slowly shook his head.

"That's a relief!" Her smile returned, only to fade as she hesitated, "Murray, I'm hungry."

Millie looked down with her cheeks puffed out in a pout.

Murray began, "Come on, let's go grab something to eat."

"Really? Awesome!"

They ended up at a cozy restaurant, where Murray barely touched his food while Millie delighted in the array of traditional delicacies.

noticing his subdued mood,

"Are you full?"

Millie nodded enthusiastically, "Yep!"

let's get you

"Okay."

to Grandstone Institute. After the car pulled up, Millie hesitated before opening

of Grandstone Institute was bustling, with students heading out for

glances, especially since

the whispers around them, Millie looked back at Murray, her smile radiant, "When can I introduce you to my roommates? They're dying of curiosity about

the whole Grandstone Institute was curious about the enigmatic man dating their beloved campus

by his side, Millie wouldn't dare

promised Millie a title. He had fulfilled his

uninterested in meeting

disinterest, her excitement undimmed. "It's wonderful, Murray. Every second with you is a joy." With those words, she suddenly faced

rumors are true. The campus beauty is off

like something out