Chapter 285

Lilac’s P.O.V I couldn't help but find my gaze lingering on Del as he moved around the kitchen, his easy going nature and charming smile making it hard to look away. There was something about him that felt magnetic, something beyond the playful banter and intimate connections we just shared. He was an incredible person, always there to lend an ear or crack a joke to lighten the mood. And in that moment, amidst the shared laughter and casual teasing, I had let slip some flirtatious comments, testing the waters to see how he'd respond. Surprisingly, Del reciprocated, his playful grin widening, and the air between us seemed to spark with a newfound energy. There was a mutual understanding lingering beneath the surface, that even though we couldn’t date the way he wanted to, but part of me would always appreciate him as a dear friend. And as we joked and flirted, it almost felt like nothing had between us at all, and all was right in the world. However, reality hit when I arrived at school