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.

his subdued mood, she spoke less

"Are you full?"

Millie nodded enthusiastically, "Yep!"

nodded. "Alright, let's get

"Okay."

Millie hesitated before

entrance of Grandstone Institute was bustling, with students

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

them, Millie looked back at Murray, her smile radiant, "When can I introduce you

was curious about the enigmatic man dating their beloved campus

woman was by his side, Millie wouldn't dare

title. He had fulfilled his promise, freeing

clearly uninterested in

seemed oblivious to his disinterest, her excitement undimmed. "It's wonderful, Murray. Every second with you is a joy." With those words, she suddenly faced him, her ponytail swaying gently behind her as she leaped up, planting a soft kiss on his lips. Gasps and

The campus beauty is off the

like something out of a