"Let's go eat something. I'm hungry," Reo said, standing up and stretching like a cat that had just woken from a nap.
"Finally, something we can all agree on," Cassian said, pushing his chair back with a grin.
Luna nodded, slipping her notes into her bag. "Sure."
Cedric glanced toward Kyle with his easy, agreeable smile. "Lunch sounds good."
Kyle rose from his seat as well.
"Alright, cafeteria it is."
They were halfway toward the door when a familiar voice called from across the room.
"Kyle! Are you going to the cafeteria too?"
He turned to see Eleanora walking over with Serena at her side.
Eleanora's hair caught the sunlight, and there was that small, almost uncertain curve to her lips.
He gave a short nod. "Yeah. We're heading there now."
Serena's eyes flicked over the group but she said nothing. Her usual calm presence like a quiet shadow next to her best friend.
As they all moved toward the doorway, Kyle felt a faint tension tug at him.
