Warning: Mature content in the chapter
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Evaline:
The moment I stepped under the shower, my muscles finally began to loosen.
Cold water cascaded down my shoulders, tracing paths along my spine, washing away the lingering sweat and a little of the sharp burn in my arms from combat class.
I tilted my head back, letting the water soak my hair, fingers working quickly through the strands. I wanted to be done fast... my body was exhausted, and all I wanted was to use the remaining half hour of the free period to rest.
The shower hall had been empty by the time I arrived. Every other girl had already showered and left, their laughter and chatter long gone. Only the distant hum of pipes and the steady rush of water kept me company.
I had just rinsed the conditioner from my hair when I heard footsteps.
I smiled faintly. "Clara?" I called over the water, assuming it was her. She had been assigned cleanup duty of practice hall with me, Noah, and Bryan.
