Coda

Leaf in the Wind

Kai walked fast.
His mind was racing.

The cold air hit harder now.
His breath came out in small bursts.

He felt hot.
Especially his face.

"Do you always sweep people off their feet?"

He pressed both hands over his face.

Why did I say that?!

He groaned.

Did I smile?!

He remembered seeing Luca's face.
Just for a second.

It was red.

I—I wasn't trying to flirt...

He took a deep breath.

Ugh.

He passed the edge of the quad.

The trees looked too tall.
The lamplight made them stretch.

Kai kicked a leaf without looking.

I'm sure it'll be fine...

He sniffed once.
Then rubbed his nose.

He adjusted his hoodie.
His face still felt hot.

If he didn't stop those boxes...

Kai gulped.

His mouth twitched into a smile.
Then his eyes went wide.

Why did I say that?!

"Fuck!"

He slapped his cheek—

And he continued walking.

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Rhapsody of Heart and Ash

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Starting college, Kai Solmere has enough anxieties, and just as many high hopes.

He has to navigate dorm life, new classes, group projects, and an intimidatingly tall classmate—Luca Valen—who only seems to know how to communicate through silence and glares. On top of his unusual guy troubles, Kai has to quickly get a job at a local cafe to solve his immediate financial crisis, only to find out his prickly hate-friend works there on his first day. Working side-by-side with Luca and sharing classes only causes Kai's confusion to grow—around himself, and around Luca.

Is there more to Luca's story than meets the eye?

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