"Haha... take this!"
Splash!
"You!!!"
Splash!!
Water sprayed into the air, laughter echoing across the quiet riverbank. Aether and Lia were completely drenched, their giggles and playful shrieks blending into the rustling breeze, as if the world around them had vanished and only this moment remained.
Nyx and Nightfire stood silently on the edge, watching.
Nyx's eyes narrowed slowly, her gaze fixed on Lia.
That smile… the one stretching across Lia's face so naturally—it wasn't fake.
It wasn't practiced. It was just… joy. Pure, carefree joy. She wasn't putting on a show. She wasn't trying to impress anyone.... She was simply having fun.
Nyx had never seen that expression on her before.
It struck her, hard.
She folded her arms without realizing it, fingers curling tightly into her skin.
What was so special about splashing water and getting soaked like kids?
Who the hell gets so happy playing with water?
'Is she insane or something?'
