After that…
Nothing happened.
Leon simply walked away, his eyes slowly fading back to normal as the pressure in the air disappeared. The storm raged on, but the moment had ended. Just like that.
Days passed. Then weeks.
The school returned to its rhythm. Classes resumed, training sessions continued, and the halls echoed with the same mix of laughter, exhaustion, and battle cries.
Squad 12 was no different. Leon, Hiroshi, and Kami trained harder than ever—pushing their limits, sharpening their skills, healing through sweat and silence. Their bond grew tighter, stronger, more unspoken. No words were needed.
Since that day, not a single word had been exchanged between Squad 12 and the student council. It was as if a silent agreement had passed between them—to stay away.
Over a month had gone by. Leon hadn't seen Lucas. Hadn't seen Alexia. Not even a glimpse of their shadows in the corridors.
But he didn't mind.
Some distances are meant to remain.
