chapter 12

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On a crisp morning, Barbara and Venti walked side by side, their footsteps echoing through the quiet streets as they made their way to school. The sun peeked through the clouds, casting a warm glow on their faces.

Venti couldn't help but admire Barbara's radiant presence. He showered her with compliments, praising her intelligence, kindness, and the way her smile brightened up the world around her. Barbara, caught off guard by his sweet words, blushed furiously, her cheeks turning a deep shade of red.

Teasingly, Venti remarked, "Barbara, your face is as red as a ripe apple! Are you feeling alright?" His mischievous grin only made her blush deepen, causing them both to burst into laughter.

As they continued their walk, their playful banter filled the air, creating a lighthearted and joyful atmosphere. They arrived at school, joining their respective groups of friends for the day ahead.

During lunchtime, Barbara sat with her friends Jean, Amber, Sucrose, Lumine, and Fischl, while Venti found a spot nearby, ready to entertain everyone with his enchanting melodies on his lyre. The sound of his music filled the air, captivating the attention of students passing by.

Barbara's friends couldn't help but notice the special connection between her and Venti. They observed the way their eyes sparkled when they looked at each other, the way they laughed and chatted effortlessly. The atmosphere between them was undeniable.

Jean, known for her directness, couldn't resist interjecting, "You two seem to have quite the chemistry. Why don't you just confess your feelings already?" Her confident remark caught both Barbara and Venti off guard, leaving them speechless and flustered.

Barbara, feeling overwhelmed by the sudden attention, excused herself from the table, her face still flushed with embarrassment. Venti, trying to diffuse the situation, chuckled nervously and said he needed to attend to something as well.

They went their separate ways, both lost in their own thoughts and the lingering effects of the conversation. The rest of the day seemed to pass in a blur, with Barbara and Venti occasionally stealing glances at each other from across the school grounds.

As the final bell rang, signaling the end of the school day,
Their confessions hung in the air, the weight of their unspoken emotions finally released. They stood there, basking in the newfound honesty between them.

With a mixture of excitement and nervousness, they agreed to take things slowly, allowing their friendship to evolve into something more. The journey ahead was uncertain, but they were willing to explore it together, hand in hand.

As they bid each other farewell for the day, their hearts were filled with a newfound warmth and a

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