LUNA

XAVIER'S POV

As Luna and Gabriel continued to chat and laugh, I couldn't help but watch them from across the hallway. I felt a pang of...something. Jealousy? Irritation? I wasn't sure.

Why was I feeling this way? I didn't even like Luna that way...did I?

I shook my head, trying to clear my thoughts. I needed to focus on my own life, not get caught up in whatever was going on between Luna and Gabriel.

But as I turned to walk away, I caught Luna's eye. She smiled and waved, and I felt a surge of...something. I nodded back at her, trying to play it cool.

As I walked to my locker, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. Why was I feeling this way about Luna? And what was going on between her and Gabriel?

I opened my locker and started switching out my books, trying to distract myself from my thoughts. But my mind kept wandering back to Luna and Gabriel, and the way they seemed to be...together.

Just then, Alexander walked up to me, a curious look on his face. "Hey, man, what's going on?" he asked, nodding towards Luna and Gabriel.

I shook my head, trying to play it cool. "Nothing, just...nothing."

Alexander raised an eyebrow, but didn't push the issue. Instead, he clapped me on the back and said, "Let's go grab some lunch, man."

I nodded, grateful for the distraction. But as we walked to the cafeteria, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

As we sat down at our usual table in the cafeteria, Alexander started chatting about his latest gaming exploits. I tried to focus on what he was saying, but my mind kept wandering back to Luna and Gabriel.

I couldn't help but wonder what was going on between them. Were they actually dating, or were they just friends? And why did I care so much?

Just then, Luna and Gabriel walked into the cafeteria, laughing and chatting together. They spotted us and came over to join us.

As we all sat down together, I couldn't help but feel a little awkward. I didn't know why, but I just felt like I was on the outside looking in.

Luna, on the other hand, seemed completely at ease. She was chatting and laughing with everyone, and seemed to be having a great time.

As we ate our lunch, I found myself stealing glances at Luna. She was just so... vibrant, so full of life. And Gabriel seemed completely smitten with her.

I felt a pang of... something. Jealousy? Envy? I wasn't sure. But I knew I needed to get a grip on my emotions.

As we finished up our lunch and started to clear our trays, Alexander turned to me and said, "Hey, man, you okay? You seem a little off."

I shook my head, trying to play it cool. "I'm fine, just a little tired, I guess."

Alexander raised an eyebrow, but didn't push the issue. Instead, he clapped me on the back and said, "Let's go grab some fresh air, man."

I nodded, grateful for the distraction. But as we walked out of the cafeteria, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

As we walked out of the cafeteria, I couldn't help but notice Luna and Gabriel walking together, laughing and chatting. I felt a pang of...something. Why was I feeling this way?

Alexander noticed my gaze and followed it to Luna and Gabriel. "Dude, what's going on with you and Luna?" he asked, his voice low.

I shook my head, trying to play it cool. "Nothing, man. Just...nothing."

Alexander raised an eyebrow. "Come on, Xavier. I've known you for years. I can tell when something's bothering you. What's going on?"

I sighed, feeling a little frustrated. "I don't know, okay? I just...I don't know how to feel around her."

Alexander's expression softened. "You like her, don't you?"

I hesitated, unsure of how to respond. Did I like Luna? I wasn't sure. But I did know that I felt...something around her.

Alexander nodded, as if he knew exactly what I was thinking. "It's okay, man. You can admit it to yourself. You like her."

I felt a surge of...something. Embarrassment? Fear? I wasn't sure. But I did know that I needed to get a grip on my emotions.

As we walked to our next class, I couldn't help but wonder what would happen if I admitted my feelings to Luna. Would she feel the same way? Or would she reject me?

As we walked into our next class, I spotted Luna sitting at her desk, chatting with Gabriel. I felt a pang of...something. Why did I always feel this way when I saw her with him?

Alexander seemed to sense my unease and nudged me. "Hey, man, don't worry about it. Just be yourself and see what happens."

I nodded, taking a deep breath. He was right. I needed to stop worrying about what might happen and just focus on being myself.

As the teacher started the lesson, I tried to focus on the material, but my eyes kept drifting back to Luna. She was laughing at something Gabriel said, and I felt a surge of...something. Jealousy? Maybe.

But then, something unexpected happened. Luna caught my eye and smiled, and I felt a jolt of electricity run through my body. It was like time had stopped, and all that mattered was the two of us.

I smiled back, feeling a sense of connection that I couldn't ignore. Maybe Alexander was right. Maybe I just needed to be myself and see what happened.

As the lesson continued, I found myself stealing glances at Luna, wondering if she was feeling the same connection that I was. And when the bell rang, signaling the end of the lesson, I felt a sense of excitement. Maybe, just maybe, something was about to happen.

As Sonia and her friends approached, Luna could sense the tension in the air. Sonia's eyes were blazing with accusation, and her friends seemed to be feeding off her energy.

"So, Luna, we've been hearing rumors," Sonia said, her voice dripping with malice. "Rumors that you're sleeping with the boys."

Luna raised an eyebrow, a calm and confident smile spreading across her face. "And what makes you think that, Sonia?" she asked, her voice steady.

Sonia sneered. "We've seen the way you flirt with them, the way you touch them. It's obvious you're trying to get their attention."

Luna chuckled, a low, throaty sound. "You're misunderstanding, Sonia. I'm just being friendly. And even if I was interested in one of them, which I'm not, it's none of your business."

Sonia's face reddened with anger, but Luna just shrugged. "You can think what you want, Sonia. But the truth is, I'm not interested in any of them in that way. And even if I was, I'm not the kind of person who would sleep around."

Sonia's friends looked at each other uncertainly, seeming to realize that Luna was telling the truth. Sonia, however, refused to back down. "Whatever, Luna. We'll see about that."

Luna just smiled and turned away, leaving Sonia and her friends to stew in their own drama.

As Luna walked away, she could feel Sonia's eyes burning into her back. She knew that Sonia was still seething with anger and resentment, but she refused to let it get to her.

Instead, she focused on her own friends, who were waiting for her by the lockers. "Hey, guys, what's up?" she asked, smiling.

Alexander and Gabriel were chatting and laughing, and they welcomed Luna into their conversation with ease. "Not much, Luna," Alexander said, grinning. "Just discussing our plans for the weekend."

Luna's eyes sparkled with interest. "Ooh, what plans?"

Gabriel leaned in, a mischievous glint in his eye. "We were thinking of having a study group at my place. You know, to help us prepare for our exams."

Luna raised an eyebrow, her expression skeptical. "A study group, huh? Sounds like a great excuse to hang out and have some fun."

Alexander chuckled. "Hey, we promise to study hard. But it's always more fun with friends, right?"

Luna smiled, feeling a sense of belonging with her friends. "Definitely. Count me in."

As they made plans for their study group, Luna couldn't help but feel grateful for her friends. They were always there for her, supporting her and making her laugh.

And as for Sonia and her drama? Luna was happy to leave that behind. She had better things to focus on.