The ruby-red eyes once again locked onto the girl's azure ones. There were no words exchanged between them, just a mutual gaze. Zeyn remained unresponsive, as if he hadn't anticipated encountering anyone up here. In silence, they both got lost in their thoughts, trying to process the presence of the other person and what they would do next.
Zeyn only wanted to leave that place. He slowly turned towards the stairs, hoping to erase the scene he had just witnessed. But his plan came to a halt when the girl uttered the words lightly,
"Wait!"
Aidera approached cautiously, attempting to diffuse the tension in the air. "Could you wait for a moment?" she said calmly.
Should he listen? Should he just leave from here? Should he disappear so they'd think he's a ghost? Zeyn had many options to distance himself. He didn't want to get further involved with her or with Clara again. His life could become more complicated if he continued.
