An invitation and a visit

The school bell rang and finally the lesson was over. Lyn quickly walked to the teacher's desk. She needed to take back her screen as soon as possible. " Student Evenson. You've broken the rule. The use of devices during lessons isn't allowed ". She bent her head slightly, apologizing for it. The teacher arched her brows. Looking at her worried expression it seemed like she had something urgent to take care of, and she really needed it . So she returned, warning 7her that there shouldn't be a next time. Lyn happily thanked her and ran out from the classroom.

Esm and the others were already waiting here, " Let's call Dev, I wonder if something happened ", mumbled Lyn. Lex checked his chat logs, no replies were shown. Then she glanced at the other two, but the answers were the same. This only made her feel more anxious.

A wrist-screen was ringing non-stop, but no one picked it up. The butler, who was constantly staying outside Dev's room, decided to pick it up. A window popped out, four faces appeared, " DEV ! ", a voice roared, the poor butler was startled. " My apologies, young isn't able to answer right now ". '' Mr. Butler, is Dev alright ? Did he get sick ? ". The middle aged man let out a sigh, then he quickly explained the situation, leaving out the details.

All the four youngsters listened to him with a serious expression." Mr. Butler, can we visit him this afternoon ? I don't want him to go to the hospital. They're scary places ". At the first part everyone held an approving look, but at the last part, the youngsters laughed aloud. " Of course, young master's friends are always welcome at the Mills mansion ", he replied, smiling warmly.

" Then it's settled, let's go ! ", Lyn sprung up, decided to call for a car. But she didn't notice that a person was standing behind her. " Lyn ? …. ", she turned her head to meet a pair of deep green eyes. She literally felt herself sucked in those deep eyes like gemstones.

Ander narrowed his gaze and Lex just looked at the scene with an amusing stare. Esm put a hand on her gaping mouth. Because Adeus and Lyn's faces were so close that their noses brushed !

Lyn's eyes widened in surprise. She still felt the light soft brush on the tip of her nose. Ander coughed. She immediately moved away, putting a bit of distance between them. " Adeus.. since when you were here ? ". Adeus smiled, " Just now. I tried to call you, but you weren't picking up. So I thought that something happened ". " Ah…. Why were you looking for me ? ", asked Lyn, feeling flushed. The tips of her ears were slightly reddish.

" The school will soon announce a welcome celebration. Would you like to come with me ? ". Lyn's mind was a bustling of thoughts. She indeed heard about it during the lesson, but she was listening absent-mindedly.

Esm seeing her friend still, she nudged at her, while she smiled at Adeus, " I'm sure Lyn will come, right ? ". Lyn glared at her, then she looked at him, accepting the invitation.

He smiled, " Then I'll see you there ".

Ander clapped his hands in front of her dazed friend, " Hello ? Can you stop looking, he's already gone ". " Hey, the car has arrived, let's go ! ", so everyone left the small park.

Lex transferred the destination location on the screen, while dragging the file from his device to the car's.

While they were chatting, a low grumble resounded in the small space. Lyn had an embarrassed expression, " I forgot to eat at the break… ", the others just laughed. Then Esm handed over some snacks from her school bag. She thanked her with her sparkling eyes, while sharing the small pack with them.

In less than an hour, they finally reached the destination. Dev's house was quite far away from the school building.

The butler was already waiting for them, he led them in front of hsr young master's room.

He sighed, " he's been like this since yesterday, when his brother left ".

Five lads were spying through the door half-closed. In the dark room, a figure was sitting on the bed, motionless. They quietly slipped in, placing themselves in front of him. But there was no reaction. Esm looked at him, she flinched. Those empty eyes, she seemed to have seen them before. Then she realized. It was exactly the same as Lyn had when she had been recovered in the hospital.

Lyn and Ander crouched at Dev's sightline, waving their hand at him. Lex wanted to slap his head, what were those two doing. Then the red haired guy grabbed Dev's shoulders and shook them.

The others all shifted their attention on him, waiting for a reaction, even if it was a tiny one.

Dev's expressionless face quickly turned into an annoyed one, then he swung out his leg, hitting the source of annoyance. Ander was caught off guard, and he fell on the floor.

Soon the room was filled with laughter.

Dev was a bit surprised, as he slowly realized the others' presence in his room. " Why are you doing here ? ". " Someone didn't answer calls or messages. So someone got worried ", Esm put her hands on her waist, a bit angry. Now he had an awkward expression, as he opened his mouth to retort, the butler came to him, holding a tray. " Please enjoy ", Lyn glanced at the worrisome guy, " don't tell me that you skipped meals ".

The adult outside the room smiled, finally he recovered, although he was still a bit stiff.