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.

subdued mood, she spoke less than

"Are you full?"

Millie nodded enthusiastically, "Yep!"

"Alright, let's get you back

"Okay."

ten-minute drive to Grandstone Institute. After the car pulled up, Millie hesitated before opening the door, turning to Murray, "Aren't

Grandstone Institute was bustling, with students heading out for

the undisputed campus beauty, Millie drew many curious glances, especially since she was arm-in-arm with

radiant, "When can I introduce you to my roommates? They're dying of

Grandstone Institute was curious about the enigmatic man

his side, Millie wouldn't dare show off their

title. He

remained silent, clearly uninterested in meeting her

words, she suddenly faced him, her ponytail swaying gently behind her as she leaped up, planting a soft

rumors are true. The campus beauty

something out of a