Lily’s POV

We fixed our clothes in silence, stealing small glances at each other. My cheeks still felt warm, and Lucian’s hair was slightly messy from my fingers. When we finally stepped out of the abandoned classroom, he took my hand without hesitation.

Our fingers intertwined naturally as we walked down the quieter side of the hallway. For the first time in a long while, I felt light. Safe. His thumb gently stroked the back of my hand, and I couldn’t help the soft smile that appeared on my face.

Then I noticed a student a few meters away holding up a phone, clearly taking a picture of us.

“Lucian…...