Marsai: Still frozen in place, I kept my eyes on them and continued to watch as they threw their heads back in laughter. What could possibly be so funny? Don’t get me wrong—I was glad they were getting along. But wasn’t it... strange? Just yesterday, Ethan had gone on about how uneasy he felt around her. “Or maybe he’s realized Hana’s a sweetheart after all,” Arai purred in my head. She might have a point. Hana really was one of those effortlessly kind people—always warm and friendly to everyone. Well, everyone except bullies. At least now I wouldn’t have to listen to Ethan rant about the so-called bad vibes he was getting from her. Eager to join whatever conversation they were having, I tried to take a few steps forward in an attempt to close the distance between us. But just as I