Chapter 1944

Charlie had always been right behind Lyra. Back then, they ate and trained together. No matter what trouble they got into, he would always hide behind her, playing the helpless underdog so she'd have to step in and save him. Every time, Lyra would shield him with a frown as she said, "Why are you so weak? And you call yourself a man?" And every time, he'd grin shamelessly. "I just can't be bothered to fight them. If I did, they wouldn't stand a chance!" By the time they hit high school, Lyra had already grown into a force of nature. She was lively, bold, fearless, and always picking fights with bullies just to put them in their place. Because of her fearless nature, the girls adored her. She was the kind of person they all wanted to be. Meanwhile, the guys feared her and were too intimidated to even approach her. Except for Charlie. He was always trailing behind her like a younger brother who needed protection. It was embarrassing, sure, but following the girl he liked? That