"Is there something on my face?" Tristan asked, a hint of suspicion creeping into his voice as he caught Daniel staring at him.
Daniel calmly met his gaze.
"Hm? I was looking at her."
Tristan followed Daniel's gaze and glanced toward the girl. Then he stepped closer, lowering his voice as he leaned toward Daniel's ear.
"For your information, she's already taken. But if you want to try, I won't stop you. Just remember who you'll have to fight."
Daniel's lips curled into a faint smile, and let out a soft chuckle, playing along with Tristan's misunderstanding.
"Well, if she's already taken, why would I?"
Tristan gave him a knowing look before turning his attention back toward the others.
…
Soon, the students arrived at the Royal Academy and began going their separate ways. With no classes scheduled for the rest of the day, everyone was free to leave. Tomorrow would be a day off as well, and classes would resume the day after.
