In the secluded garden behind Eden Academy, a gentle breeze whispered through the leaves, bringing a sense of tranquility to the afternoon. High above, perched gracefully on a sturdy branch, Fena sat—lost in the sheer beauty of her surroundings.

​I looked up at her, my voice steady but carrying a hint of warmth I couldn't quite hide.

​"You’re going to fall from that height, Fena," I called out.

​At the sound of my voice, she turned her head slightly. Her long pink hair framed her face perfectly as she looked down at me with a playful, heart-melting smile.

​"Oh, Demi-Demi... you really are so cold, aren't you?" she teased softly. "You're only worried about me falling. Tell me, have you even looked up to see how stunning the sky is today?"

​I followed her gaze toward the vast blue horizon. But in that fleeting moment, I realized a truth I could never bring myself to say out loud: The endless blue of the heavens was nothing compared to her.

​Just like that day... I thought to myself. Memories from years ago flashed before my eyes. Even when we were only seven years old—back when I first saw her trembling and in need of protection—it was those luminous cyan eyes that had instantly captured my heart.

​Lost in my thoughts, I barely noticed Fena leaping down from the branch with the grace of a falling petal. She landed perfectly right in front of me, tilted her head, and asked, "Is the teacher calling for us, Demi-Demi?"

​"Ah, right!" I snapped back to reality. "Have you forgotten that you're a Class President, Fena? Honestly, I got so distracted watching you that I almost forgot to tell you—we have a meeting to attend."

​"Oh, that's right!" She let out a sheepish laugh, rubbing the back of her neck. "I guess I got so lost in the sky that it completely slipped my mind."

​"How can you be this forgetful?" I muttered, though a faint smile tugged at my lips. "You already have seven Stella Stars, you know. You're supposed to be a role model for the other students."

​Fena stepped closer, leaning in with a mischievous smirk. "Ooh, what's this? Are you jealous, Demi? Just because I have one more star than you? Hehe."

​"Not at all," I replied quickly, turning my face away to hide the slight flush creeping onto my cheeks.

​We stopped our playful bickering and walked together toward the faculty office. The hallway was quiet, the sound of our footsteps echoing against the polished floor. When we arrived, Fena bowed politely before the teacher's desk.

​"Sensei, you called for us?" she asked.

​The teacher looked up from a stack of papers and smiled at both of us. "Ah, Fena, Demetrius. Come in. As the top students of this academy, I have a very important task for both of you regarding the upcoming Fundraising Gala..."

​At the teacher’s words, Fena and I glanced at each other. Neither of us knew then what kind of events awaited us in the coming night.

"What secrets will the Fundraising Gala hold for Fena and Demetrius? Stay tuned for the next chapter to find out! ✨''