As everyone started leaving, Alex saw a beautiful girl sitting alongside Riven. She stood up and left after stomping her feet.
Everyone was looking at the girl, but Alex's eyes were on Riven. The smile on Riven's face was different. It felt playful—but not calculating.
Alex thought, So, he can make that kind of smile… it really is different from the one he used to give me back at the camp, calling me his friend.
Black Alex said in his mind: We are quite naïve, you know.
White Alex nodded, sadness in his eyes.
"Yes, you're right," Alex replied, nodding his head to his inner self without noticing.
Hati's head rose from the desk and looked at Alex in confusion, but he didn't bark.
Alex stood up and left the class, with Hati following behind.
