Xavier waited outside the academy gates, leaning against his bike as the final bell rang. Students poured out in packs — laughing, shouting, waving their dumb goodbyes. He stayed quiet, just watching. His eyes trailed over faces he knew, some he didn't care about, and then finally caught sight of Oliver walking off to his van. Oliver didn't even notice him. He just hopped into his van and drove away.
Xavier didn't move. He kept waiting. A few more minutes passed before he saw the one he was really here for — Kael, Mira's boyfriend. The guy walked out with that fake chill confidence, earbuds in, bag slung loose.
He waited until Kael reached the end of the block before swinging a leg over the bike and rolling after him, keeping the distance clean.
