“It might seem strange at first, but having feelings for the people around us is far beyond our control, you know.”

Raya saw a clear opening and she took it. As an outsider looking at it, she saw things on a broader scope than Leo did.

“But why didn’t they just tell me? Who knows, I might have just reacted better than that. I know I made a hateful comment, but some part of me, seeing the two people I love the most fall in love without me, seems…”

“Odd? Extraordinary?” Raya mumbled after him.

“It's actually beautiful,” Leo responded.

She felt a smile creep on her lips.

“Then, if...