"After he spoke, another pillow was flung at him.
But he was prepared for it this time, and as he caught it solidly, he grinned at Hannah, showing off a set of shiny white teeth.
Hannah glanced at him and then chose to ignore him.
Hayes Edwards continued to pester Hannah.
Louis Snyder sat quietly on the side, watching them, his eyes gradually darkening. He didn't hear anything that was being spoken around him.
"Hayes Edwards and Hannah Winter were previously trending on social media due to their on-screen love team. They must have reaped greater popularity from it and may continue doing so."
The boy murmured under his breath. Just as he was about to turn to his teammate to share the gossip, he caught sight of Louis Snyder.
The young man's head was bowed, and underneath his choppy bangs were a pair of icy, black eyes. They carried such ill intent devoid of his usual aura of harmlessness that it made people feel apprehensive.
"Lou... Louis Snyder?"
