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A boy like him wanted to maintain a reputation, even if it was in front of a girl that only existed in his dreams. He kept up his trash talk in hopes of getting rid of those butterflies, but then fell harder when he saw her true strength.

He was a person that lived thinking that power was everything. He wanted her to know that he was powerful.

And lastly of all, he met her mother, which was also strong. He couldn't stop his feelings. He wanted her, and he gave up that thought of having an impression on her. He was going to have Ruvelia no matter what. He followed behind everyone.

It felt so tiring, walking through that forest. I was agitated.

"How much longer do we have to be walking?" I asked Derek.

"We're almost out of here. There's a place right ahead where we could stay the night," the boy spoke.

"We're already right there," my mother joined in. "Ah… you children must have suffered. I'm so sorry mom couldn't be there in time."