Hal appears behind Eli out of nowhere, his displeased expression betraying the bubbly smile that's gracing his features at the moment.
He pulls her close to him by wrapping an arm around her waist from the back. This abrupt action catches her off guard and makes her crash on his chest. As she tilts her head up to look at him, nonplus layering over her face, they instantly lock eye contact and engage in a staring contest.
"Are the two of you still doing something stealthy until now? Why are you sneaking around the secret chamber like this...?" Hal started with a somewhat annoyed tone before shooting their upperclassman with a menacing gaze.
"As far as I recall, I only allow Ms. Cosette to come."
"I-I'm sorry for entering without any permission, Hal..." Eli apologized a bit frantically, thinking that he's indeed mad at them trespassing.
"My curiosity just got the best of me, and I also assumed that you're the one who opened the entrance."
