Chapter 0448

Before I could reply, the very subject of our conversation made his presence known.

"Nina! Enzo!" Matt's voice echoed across the arena, filled with his characteristic exuberance. I glanced at Enzo, raising an eyebrow as we both turned to greet him. Matt, ever the athlete, was dressed in his usual campus attire-a sleeveless tee, showing off his well-defined arms, shorts, and worn-out sneakers. His hair, a mop of sleek blackness, bounced slightly as he jogged over to us with his hockey bag slung over his shoulder.

"Guess who just got his results back on his psych exam?" Matt announced proudly before I could even say hello. "And aced it?"

I clapped, feigning amazement. "Wow, Matt. You mean you actually studied this time?"

He winked, nudging me. "Just a little. But hey, can't wait for tonight! The party's going to be epic"

Enzo chuckled, glancing my way. "It sure will be."

Matt, ever the intuitive one, caught the undertone. "Everything okay, guys?"

I shot Enzo a look, silently urging him to spill the beans, but he just shook his head discreetly. "All good, man. Just end-of-semester stress."

need to head off to get cleaned up after that grueling practice, oh captain my captain." He paused, shooting Enzo a playful look. Enzo was

turned to Enzo,

Enzo just shrugged, his signature mischievous smirk tugging at

Enzo's need

hand, letting the campus atmosphere wash over us. The sky above was a brilliant shade of azure, dotted with fluffy clouds, the sun casting its golden hue on the old brick buildings,

me into a gentle embrace. Thank you, Nina," he whispered. "For understanding,

Thugged him tighter. "Always."

embrace enveloping me, a sudden chill crept up my

shadowy figure dashed

overtaking reason.

I gasped, reflexively pushing away from him and

momentarily, confusion evident in his face. But when he followed my gaze and

he questioned, eyes scanning the empty

embarrassment washed over me as I realized it was just another episode. How many times had I been startled by these imaginary figures over the past

whispered, avoiding his gaze. "Just thought I

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