Nature Challenge

Chapter 27

They started climbing while Flare was left adjusting her shoes to prepare for the Nature Challenge. Yani approached her.

"Good luck Flare," and she smiled at her. Flare looked back at her, nodded and continued adjusting her shoes.

“Okay. I'm going up,” Yani said as she started walking away.

"Yani," Flare called so Yani stopped and turned to her.

"Yes—"

"Don't force yourself to smile if that's not how you feel," Flare entered. "Honestly, it's annoying to see you like that."

Yani fell silent while Flare stood up and started walking but she also stopped immediately.

“You have friends who respect you as their leader and as a leader, you are the one who leads the group so whatever you bring they might be bringing it. They may have been able to joke in front of you but they are not blind to see you like that,” Flare said seriously as she walked away towards the grounds.