Alisha, standing on the edge, closed her eyes and leaped. Zeriel, defying gravity, soared to catch her in a heartbeat. The seconds between her jump and his catch felt like an eternity. Alisha, safe in his arms, opened her eyes to a sense of relief. "You're safe now," Zeriel reassured her.
Grateful, Alisha pecked Zeriel's cheek and requested to continue their adventure. Zeriel obliged, and they walked towards the school building, the thrill of their unconventional entrance lingering in the air.
As they strolled, Alisha's thoughts drifted to the sensation of falling and the freedom she experienced during that leap of trust. Images of her childhood, flying like a bird, flashed in her mind. Questions about her dormant powers and their connection to danger filled her thoughts until Zeriel interrupted, "Show me your previous classroom."
