Chapter 20 Cyrus

• Cyrus spent the next few days brooding over his encounter with Selena. Despite his usual aloof attitude, her cold dismissal lingered in his thoughts. He hadn’t texted her or tried to reach out, figuring she’d only push him further away. Yet, he couldn’t shake the gnawing feeling that he needed to see her again, even if it meant facing her anger.
• One afternoon, as he wandered through the school courtyard, he spotted Selena with a new group of friends. He noted how unusual this was—Selena typically only hung out with Eva. Seeing her laugh and interact with others sent a ripple of unease through him. She seemed to be moving on, finding solace in new company. But was this genuine happiness, or was she masking her pain?
• He really wanted to talk to her so he walked over, ignoring the curious looks from her friends. “Selena,” he called out, his voice steady and composed. The laughter died down, and Selena turned to face him, her smile fading into a wary expression.