"Hey, what are you doing there? Are you sleepy, you dummy? Haha!" Aelina teased, her voice full of joy and affection.
"What? Are you okay, Aelina? Are you alright?" Kael Asher asked, his face filled with concern and fear.
In his mind, thoughts raced. It seems that I'm back in the past, but how is this possible? I didn't have powers back then. And it's time for school... the exam... His eyes dropped as a sadness took over. I was always alone, with no friends... just her... His gaze lingered on Aelina, his heart heavy with the knowledge of the disaster that would soon strike her.
"Why are you sad, Kael? Why are you staring at me? Do I have something on my face?" Aelina asked, oblivious to his internal turmoil.
"No, I was just thinking... it's nothing," Kael replied, forcing a smile to mask his true feelings.
"Okay, it's time for school! We're going, okay?" she said, grabbing his hand with enthusiasm. As they ran toward school, Kael felt the weight of the moment. He knew now that he had to protect her, to save her from the fate that loomed over her like a storm.
The bell rang, signaling the start of the school day.
"You're late, Aelina, and you too, Kael. Get to your seats," the teacher said sternly. "Today, I'll explain how the power system works, and we'll have a test."
Kael sat down, trying to focus, but his mind was elsewhere. He couldn't shake the feeling that time was slipping through his fingers, and the past was never just a memory—it was something he had to change.