CHAPTER 343 DANCE PARTNERS

Korbyn stood at the edge of the open ballroom, the mirrored walls reflecting the faint autumn sunlight filtering in from the tall, ceiling-to-floor windows. He shifted his weight, arms crossed, watching as the final students gathered in small groups, chatting about the upcoming Autumn Moonball. There was no need for searching wide because Fawn’s intoxicating giggles resounded in the hall from where she was standing with two girls who were always with her, only one of whom he knew as Nilan. The trio stood at the center of the room, with Nilan being the main attraction. With red cherry hair and a very pretty face, even Korbyn couldn’t deny it. He watched her, noticing how fake she was acting and how overly cheerful her giggles were, a stark contrast to the Fawn he sparred with on the mat. She was avoiding him, though nothing was surprising about that; after yesterday's conversation, things were still unresolved, and now, with Raya's constant interference, everything felt messier. S