ᴱʸᵉˢ ᵃʳᵉ ᵐᵃᵈᵉ ᶠᵒʳ ᵗᵉᵃʳˢ

9

As the university days ticked away, a  rumor began to swirl across the halls, claiming

that Kyle and Mizu harbored feelings for each other. Whispers echoed in every conversation,

turning their simple interactions into the subject of campus gossip. Unaware of the brewing

rumor mill, Kyle casually shared his observations about Mizu's behavior with his new friend

Sebastian, who happened to be Milsha's boyfriend. Little did he know, this innocent

conversation would set off a chain reaction, fueling the wildfire of speculation.

Mizu, catching wind of the rumor, decided to confront Kyle.
Frustrated, Mizu couldn't hold back and demanded, "Enough with the rumors; I'm not
interested!" Kyle, genuinely surprised and apologetic, explained that he had no idea about the
gossip. Despite his sincere apology, Mizu scolded him sternly, making it clear that the rumors
were causing more harm than amusement.

In this intense moment, Kyle, instead of feeling hurt, found himself captivated by the strength in
Mizu's words. He began to see beyond the confusion, realizing the impact of the rumors on
Mizu. Ina surprising twist, he respected Mizu's assertiveness.
As frustration lingered in the air, rain suddenly began to fall, adding an unexpected twist to the
already tense atmosphere. Mizu, still seething with anger, found herself in the midst of a
downpour. Unfazed, Kyle, determined to mend the situation, offered her an umbrella.

In a stubborn gesture, Mizu rejected the umbrella, expressing her annoyance. With a playful
smirk, Kyle called her "Miss Attitude" in a lighthearted manner, acknowledging the tension with a
touch of humour. "You need this umbrella; it's raining," he insisted, handing it to her. In that
moment, something stirred in Kyle's heart., a feeling he couldn't quite know himself.

Caught between hesitation and the need for shelter from the rain, Mizu reluctantly accepted the
umbrella.
In the days that followed, Kyle couldn't shake the memory of that rainy encounter with Mizu.
Something about her fiery spirit and the way she hesitated but eventually accepted the umbrella
lingered in his thoughts. Intrigued by her complexity, he started paying more attention to Mizu's
passions, observing her dedication to baking and the finesse with which she transformed simple
ingredients into delightful creations.
One day, as Kyle found himself drawn deeper into the enchanting world of Mizu's baking, he
couldn't help but feel an inexplicable connection to the delightful aroma of pastries and the
rhythmic mixing of ingredients. Sensing his newfound interest, Kyle decided to confide in his
friend Sebastian about this unexpected fascination.

Kyle, eager to share his revelation, approached Sebastian with an air of excitement. "Guess
what, Sebastian? I think I've developed a profound interest in baking," he exclaimed, much to
the surprise of both Milsha and Sebastian. The revelation hung in the air, leaving a momentary
silence before Milsha burst into laughter.

"Baking? Really, Kyle?" Milsha teased, exchanging amused glances with Sebastian. Kyle,
slightly embarrassed by their reaction, defended himself, "I can't help it.There's something