Ainsworth and Elyndra stood close enough to feel each other's breath. Their hands stayed intertwined, neither of them willing to let go.
Even from afar, anyone would notice the change. The atmosphere around them grew heavy and intimate, as if the world was holding its breath for the two of them.
Mira, Aria, Nyx, and Isolde leaned forward, clearly expecting the next moment to turn into a full-blown kiss scene.
But before the four could witness anything else, Ainsworth and Elyndra suddenly vanished from sight.
Nyx immediately pouted. "Seriously? Already? I wanted to see their first kiss."
Isolde clicked her tongue. "My ship finally sails, and they teleport out right before the good part. Figures."
Despite their complaints, the four of them wore satisfied smiles.
As Elyndra's closest friends, they had always been aware of her feelings for Ainsworth. The only reason nothing happened sooner was because of their backgrounds and the weight of Elyndra's position as Crown Princess.
