The Party (3)

Erik and Mira navigated through the mass of people and saw Kael, Aiden, Lila, and Noah engaged in conversation. The party noise made it difficult to make out the group's conversation, although they were drawing near.

Upon noticing Erik's and Mira's arrival, the group's faces lit up. "Hey guys!" Their voices were filled with genuine warmth as soon as the two reached them.

"Hey!" Mira's smile bloomed like those vibrant spring flowers in full bloom, spreading warmth and joy all around.

"Are you enjoying the party?" Kael asked. He was looking at Mira and Erik with an amused smile. "Noah here spent a lot of time planning it."

Erik glanced at Noah, but his masked face made it impossible to know what he was thinking. However, he knew there was an expectant expression on his thaid-like face.

Since he knew how much Noah worked to make this party, he didn't plan on disappointing him. "I am, thank you. And thank you, Noah, for going to such lengths for this."