Lila and Evan go to school the next day, but they don't recognize each other. Lila is a quiet and studious girl who is often bullied by her classmates. Evan is a popular and outgoing boy who is the star of the soccer team. They have different friends, classes, and activities, and they seem to have nothing in common. They both look forward to playing Destiny Quest after school. Lila woke up to the sound of her alarm clock. She groaned and turned it off. She checked her phone and saw that she had a message from Knightmare: > Good morning Lilith, I hope you slept well. I had a great time with you yesterday. You're amazing. Can't wait to see you again in the game. Have a good day. :) She smiled and felt a warm feeling in her chest. She replied: > Good morning Knightmare, I slept well too. You're amazing too. I had so much fun with you yesterday. I can't wait to see you again either. Have a good day too. :) She got out of bed and got ready for school. She put on her glasses, brushed her hair, and wore a simple dress. She didn't care much about her appearance, as long as she was comfortable and clean. She went downstairs and greeted her parents, who were having breakfast in the kitchen. They were both doctors, who worked long hours and had high expectations for their daughter. They wanted her to follow in their footsteps and become a successful professional. "Good morning Lila, how are you today?" her mother asked. "I'm fine mom, thanks," Lila said. "Did you finish your homework?" her father asked. "Yes dad, I did," Lila said. "Good girl," her mother said. "You're such a smart and hardworking student. We're so proud of you." "Thanks mom," Lila said. She ate her breakfast quickly and grabbed her backpack. She said goodbye to her parents and left for school. She walked to the bus stop, where she waited for the bus with some other students from her neighborhood. They ignored her or gave her dirty looks, as they usually did. They thought she was weird and boring, because she was always quiet and focused on her studies. She didn't mind them, though. She had learned to ignore their taunts and insults, as long as they didn't physically hurt her. She knew that they were just insecure and immature, and that they didn't matter in the long run. She got on the bus and sat in an empty seat near the window. She put on her headphones and listened to some music on her phone. She liked all kinds of music, but especially classical and instrumental ones. They calmed her down and helped her relax. She also checked the Destiny Quest app on her phone, where she could see some updates and news about the game. She saw that she and Knightmare had made it to the top of the leaderboard for completing the Lost Temple quest yesterday. They had received a lot of praise and admiration from other players, who congratulated them and asked them for tips. She felt proud and happy for their achievement, but she also felt a bit nervous about revealing their secret. She wondered if anyone would recognize them or try to expose them. She hoped that they could keep their identity safe and their relationship private. She also wondered what Knightmare was doing right now, and if he was thinking about her too. She wished that she could talk to him or see him in person, but she knew that it was impossible. They lived in different parts of the world, and they had no way of finding each other outside the game. She sighed and looked out the window. She saw the city passing by, with its buildings, cars, and people. She felt like she didn't belong here, like she was an alien in a strange land. She wished that she could escape this reality and enter the game world, where she could be Lilith, a powerful mage who could do anything she wanted. She wished that she could be with Knightmare, who made her feel special and loved. Evan woke up to the sound of his phone ringing. He groaned and picked it up. He saw that it was his best friend Ryan, who was calling him. "Hey man, what's up?" Evan answered. "Hey dude, are you ready for today?" Ryan asked. "Ready for what?" Evan asked. "Ready for our soccer match against West High," Ryan said. "Oh yeah, right," Evan said. He had almost forgotten about it. He was so distracted by his gaming session with Starlight yesterday that he had neglected his other responsibilities. He had spent hours with Starlight in Destiny Quest, exploring the Lost Temple and solving its mysteries. He had enjoyed every moment of it, feeling a thrill and excitement that he had never felt before. He had also felt a connection and attraction to Starlight, who was smart, funny, and sweet. He had learned a lot about her, and he liked everything he learned. He had also told her a lot about himself, and he felt like she understood him better than anyone else. He had fallen asleep with a smile on his face, thinking about her. He had woken up with a message from her: > Good morning Knightmare, I slept well too. You're amazing too. I had so much fun with you yesterday. I can't wait to see you again either. Have a good day too. :) He had replied: > Good morning Starlight, I hope you slept well. I'm amazing because of you. You're the best thing that ever happened to me. I can't wait to see you again either. Have a good day too. :) He got out of bed and got ready for school. He took off his helmet, which he always wore when he played Destiny Quest. It was a special helmet that connected to his brain and allowed him to control his character in the game. He looked at himself in the mirror and saw his face, which was handsome and charming. He had blond hair, blue eyes, and a fit body. He was popular and liked by everyone, especially girls. He put on his clothes, which were stylish and expensive. He wore a leather jacket, a t-shirt, and jeans. He also wore a watch, a necklace, and a ring. He liked to accessorize and show off his wealth. He went downstairs and greeted his parents, who were having breakfast in the living room. They were both lawyers, who worked long hours and had high expectations for their son. They wanted him to follow in their footsteps and become a successful professional. "Good morning Evan, how are you today?" his mother asked. "I'm good mom, thanks," Evan said. "Are you ready for your soccer match?" his father asked. "Yeah dad, I'm ready," Evan said. "Good boy," his mother said. "You're such a talented and handsome athlete. We're so proud of you." "Thanks mom," Evan said. He ate his breakfast quickly and grabbed his backpack. He said goodbye to his parents and left for school. He drove to school in his car, which was a sports car that he had received as a gift from his parents on his birthday. It was fast and flashy, and it attracted a lot of attention from other drivers and pedestrians. He arrived at school and parked his car in the student lot, where he was greeted by his friends and admirers. They complimented him on his car, his clothes, and his looks. They also asked him about his plans for the day, especially the soccer match. He chatted with them for a while, then headed to the locker room, where he met with his teammates. They were all excited and confident about the match, which was against their biggest rival: West High. They had been practicing hard for weeks, and they were determined to win. They knew that they had the best players in the league, especially Evan, who was the captain and the star of the team. They changed into their uniforms and warmed up on the field. They saw their opponents arriving on the other side of the field. They looked fierce and determined too. They exchanged some glares and taunts with them, then waited for the referee to start the game. Evan felt pumped up and ready to play. He loved soccer, and he was good at it. He liked the challenge, the competition, and the glory. He also liked the attention that he got from playing soccer, especially from girls. He knew that many girls liked him and wanted to date him, but he didn't care about any of them. He only cared about one girl: Starlight. He wondered what she was doing right now, and if she was thinking about him too. He wished that he could talk to her or see her in person, but he knew that it was impossible. They lived in different parts of the world, and they had no way of finding each other outside the game. He sighed and looked at the sky. He saw the sun shining brightly, with some clouds floating by. He wished that he could escape this reality and enter the game world, where he could be Knightmare, a brave warrior who could do anything he wanted. He wished that he could be with Starlight, who made him feel happy and alive.