52 Something she only hoped, but had always considered the worst.

"I am her suitor! Anyone who likes Cozie will be my rival."

There was a long silence that enveloped the entire classroom after Luke's declaration. Cosette was mortified as she looked at him blankly and with wide eyes. 

He had lost his mind...

But the reaction from the crown was different from what she expected. Although they were initially shocked, darting their eyes between the two of them... they looked perfect. Cosette was the uncrowned muse in their class — even the school bell could not compare to the tip of her hair.

Since she was beautiful, there was no need for debate about who could be her escort. Maxen was an 'eyesore', but no one could tell her that. But it had been a silent agreement that there was no need for an escort since no one deserved the title. 

Now... Luke suit the position.