Chapter 20 Alive

"We came here to befriend Lilith, and you totally blew it! You should've just flashed her that 'cute' smile of yours," Ava muttered, crossing her arms in frustration.

Nova blinked, looking a bit stunned. "Wait. So… you think I'm cute?" he asked, a bit shyly.

Ava's hand smacked against her forehead. "Of everything I just said, that's what you heard?"

They both froze mid-argument, eyes widening as they suddenly noticed Lilith standing nearby, watching them with an unreadable expression.

When did she get here?

"My phone," Lilith said, her gaze casual as she held out her hand, her smile almost unreadable. Ava and Nova gulped as she picked up her phone, giving them a small nod before turning to leave.

Lilith didn't glance back at Ava and Nova, but inwardly, she couldn't help finding them… cute? It was strange, even for her.