A Rare Phenomenon

The sensation of being pulled through a vortex left Li Na breathless. The room around her came into sharp focus— Her knees buckled, but before she could meet the polished hardwood floor, a firm hand gripped her arm, steadying her.

"You've gotten weak" Aiden said,

Li Na blinked up at the figure steadying her, her vision still adjusting from the sudden teleportation. As the features of his face came into focus, her lips parted slightly in surprise.

"Aiden? What are you doing here?"

He smirked, his hand still gripping her arm to keep her steady. "Saving you from a fall, apparently. Is that how you thank someone who just saved you?"

"It's not—I mean…" Her words stumbled over each other before she turned abruptly, her eyes locking on Meilin, who stood a few feet away. The question slipped out before she could stop it. "Are you two... together now?"

"Don't be ridiculous."