As Lyra and Phoenix walked to their first-period class, Lyra couldn't help but notice the curious glances from their classmates. "So, what's it like being the new kid?" she asked Phoenix.
Phoenix shrugged, his eyes scanning the hallway. "It's not so bad. I've been in tougher spots before."
Lyra raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Oh yeah? Like what?"
Phoenix chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Let's just say I've had my fair share of adventures."
As they entered their classroom, Lyra's friends were already seated, chatting with each other. Kael nodded at Phoenix, while Elian eyed him warily.
Zain, on the other hand, seemed fascinated by Phoenix's arrival. "So, Phoenix, what brings you to our humble school?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Phoenix smiled, launching into a story about his "love of learning" and "desire for new challenges." Lyra rolled her eyes good-naturedly, knowing that Phoenix was probably just making it up as he went along.
But as the class began, Lyra noticed that Phoenix seemed to be paying close attention to the lesson. He asked insightful questions and participated in discussions, impressing their teacher.
After class, Lyra turned to Phoenix and whispered, "You're a quick learner, huh?"
Phoenix grinned, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I've had to be. I've been in a lot of different schools."
Lyra nodded, sensing that there was more to Phoenix's story than he was letting on. But she was determined to get to know him better.
As they walked to their next class, Lyra's friends began to chat with Phoenix, asking him questions about his interests and hobbies. Lyra smiled, watching as Phoenix effortlessly charmed her friends.
But despite his charming exterior, Lyra couldn't shake the feeling that Phoenix was hiding something. What secrets was he keeping, and how would they affect their friendship?