Chapter 193. Extended Stay
Hawk left Tyler’s place with a dazed expression, her mind still racing from the bold exchange that had just taken place. As she flew away on her hoverboard, she muttered to herself, "Too young... or else I would have..." The rest of the sentence was barely a whisper, but the thought lingered in her head, making her cheeks flush red. Her usually composed demeanor was completely shattered, and she felt like a rabbit running from a lion—only in this case, the ’lion’ was an unassuming, overly confident young man.
What truly threw her off balance wasn’t just her playful admission but Tyler’s response. His words echoed in her mind: "Well, if it’s a beautiful Big Sister like Hawk, then I’m ready. I’m at the age where I’m interested in girls. You can teach me a thing or two." The casual way he said it, with his charming grin, struck her so hard that she had barely managed a flustered, "I’ll think about it," before darting away in a panic.
For all her teasing and bravado, she hadn’t expected Tyler to throw it right back at her. She couldn’t help but laugh at herself. Damn, that kid’s dangerous she thought as she soared through the sky, her heart racing and her mind still stuck on that mischievous smile.
As soon as she disappeared over the horizon, the silence in the mansion was broken by the sound of stifled giggles. From behind one of the pillars, Lily, Mathilda, and Silvia emerged, having been eavesdropping on the entire conversation.
"Well, that escalated quickly," Lily said with a smirk, her eyes twinkling with amusement. "You’re really going all out, aren’t you, Captain?" She playfully nudged Tyler’s shoulder. Tyler just shrugged, a cheeky grin still on his face.
"It’s not my fault if she can’t handle a bit of flirting," Tyler replied. "She set herself up for it."
Silvia, who had been listening quietly, suddenly spoke up with excitement. "Are we really going to join the Academy?" Her eyes sparkled with hope. Tyler had previously explained to her what an academy was, how it was a place where students could learn different types of magic, technology, and skills. For someone like Silvia, who had always been curious about the world beyond their travels, this was an exciting prospect.
Tyler smiled, his expression softening as he saw the excitement on Silvia’s face. "Yeah," he said, "I’ll talk to Hawk and Serena about letting all of you join as well. If I’m going, there’s no reason you can’t come with me."
Silvia let out a small cheer, her eyes lighting up with anticipation. "I can finally learn authentic magic!" she said, practically bouncing in place.