"I... I think I left my phone in the room," Ziana mumbled, slowly pushing the chair back and rising from her seat. Without daring to meet anyone's eyes, she hurried out of the dining hall, leaving her friends in fits of laughter.
"But it's right here," Damien informed, holding up her phone alongside his. Laughter continued as Ziana dashed out of the house rather than upstairs, her flustered exit bringing a playful smile to Zayden's lips.
Xavier, a silent yet serious observer of their interactions, inwardly sighed. Sipping his cold water, he grappled with the implications. His brother was allowing himself to become entangled in a unique connection with Ziana, prompting a need for swift action.
"See, I told you! She has really transformed into a shy bunny!" Andrew teased with a cheeky smile, and Lilith nodded in agreement. The others at the table simply smiled, playing along with the main stars who seemed a bit off today.
