"Skylar likes me…"
The realization sent a grin blooming across Olivia's face. Though her makeup was smeared from crying, her radiant smile lit up her face like a burst of dazzling light.
Skylar was momentarily dazed by her smile. Before he could react, she threw herself into his arms without hesitation.
She pressed her face against his chest and clung to him with all her might. Her joy was so palpable as if she'd been given the world's greatest gift.
Skylar froze briefly. But when he realized the shift in their relationship, his body softened, and a hint of a smile quietly found its way into his eyes.
Tentatively reaching out, his hands first rested on her shoulders. Then, he slowly opened his arms and pulled her in for a full hug, just as she did.
Were they officially a couple now? It didn't seem as hard as he'd imagined.
The heavy fog in the mountains seemed to have cleared a little along with the unfamiliar dragon energy, but there were still countless unpredictabilities in the mountains.
Skylar looked down at Olivia, still clinging to him and refusing to let go. He said, "Let's leave the mountains, Ms. Bailes."
Olivia instantly raised her head and glared at him. "What did you just call me?"
"Ms. Bailes…"
Meeting her eager, expectant gaze, Skylar seemed to understand what she was hinting at. His ears reddened slightly, but his expression remained serious as he corrected himself. "Olivia."
Olivia broke into a grin again. She buried her face in his chest and rubbed it twice before releasing him from the hug.
Skylar was about to grab her and swiftly descend the mountains with a mobile boots talisman when she stopped him. Her eyes sparkled as she looked up at him and tearfully asked, "Aren't you gonna give me a ride?"
Skylar looked down at her foot. To be honest, she didn't look hurt at all.
But when he looked back up and met her pleading eyes, he fell silent. Then, he turned around and crouched down again without a word.
Olivia beamed and pounced onto his back without hesitation before wrapping her arms tightly around his neck. Her joy was so visible that even her toes were bouncing in delight.
Skylar noticed the little movements of her feet, and for some reason, he couldn't help but feel warmed by her happiness. The smile in his eyes deepened.
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