Rejected by the shadow god

Chapter 48: "A Spark of Attraction"

As the days turned into weeks, Eden found himself spending more and more time with Ayra. They would go on long walks, have deep conversations, and laugh together until their sides hurt.

And then, one day, Eden realized that his feelings for Ayra went beyond friendship. He was attracted to her, and he couldn't deny it anymore.

As they sat together on the couch, watching a movie, Eden caught himself stealing glances at Ayra. He couldn't help but notice the way her hair fell in loose waves down her back, or the way her eyes sparkled when she laughed.

Ayra, sensing Eden's gaze, turned to him with a curious expression. Their eyes met, and for a moment, they just stared at each other.

Eden's heart was racing, and he knew that he had to look away before he revealed his true feelings. But as he turned back to the movie, he couldn't shake off the feeling that Ayra had felt the spark of attraction too.