Chapter 130

Carney shot a glance at Citrine, an apologetic mix of guilt and reluctant admiration in his eyes. "Sorry, sis. It's just—whenever the folks from Primus Academy see anyone from Havencrest Tech, they act like we're contagious or something. You'd think we were lepers by the way they keep their distance."

Springer chuckled and nodded in agreement. "Yeah, and those Primus Academy honor roll types have never bothered talking to us. So we never figured you'd be hanging out with anyone from there."

Citrine and Amelia exchanged a look-then both burst out laughing.

Amelia couldn't help herself. The thought of Citrine, the straight-A student, getting mistaken for a Havencrest Tech kid-of all things-was just too much.

After lunch, Citrine and Amelia made their way back to the stadium.

The afternoon events kicked off quickly. Citrine had cheered herself hoarse that morning, so Amelia insisted she stay in the rest area for the rest of the day.

Citrine didn't put up much of a fight and took a seat as instructed.

Just then, the loudspeaker crackled to life, announcing the lineup for the men's 3000-meter race. Citrine's eyes lifted ever so slightly when she heard Travis's

name.

Travis were runners from

pack, barely breaking a sweat, his face composed, a sheen of perspiration just starting to show.

question-he was on track to take

as they entered the final

the blink of an eye, the other

heart leapt into her

Travis

still hadn't

Citrine knew

the stands and raced toward the track, only to be stopped by an event official. "Sorry, miss, you

barely contained. "Didn't you see? Number 7's been down for a

expected that to be enough, but the official just glanced at Travis and shrugged, his tone dismissive. "Oh, him? He's with Havencrest Tech. If he falls, he falls." There was open disdain in his eyes at the mention

mistaken, this meet is being hosted by Havencrest Prep, Elegance Peak, and Havencrest Tech together,

something happens to him and you stood by, are you ready to answer for

smirked, clearly unmoved. He looked her up and down, then raised an eyebrow. "You seem awfully concerned about

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