_{Movement I}

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.