** MORNING**

Max stood outside Morace's room, gently knocking on the door. When there was no answer, he knocked again, feeling a sense of frustration creeping in. Just as he was about to give up, the door swung open, revealing Lyra.

"Lyra?" he exclaimed in surprise.

A few other students, including Elsa, were approaching and overheard the exchange.

"What are you doing in Morace's room?" Blue inquired.

"Wow, is it what I think it is?" Atlas and Max exchanged mischievous grins.

"No, it's not what you think..."

"But you two spent the night together," Cleo teased, prompting a groan from Lyra.

"Forget it," she replied dismissively.

Elsa glared at Lyra...