Chapter 251: cut
Hours ago -
The line for tickets in the movieplex lobby moved sluggishly, the hum of conversations blending with the clink of coins and the rich, buttery scent of popcorn wafting from the counter.
Freya stood tall, arms crossed, her platinum-cyan hair tucked under a low cap, her blue eyes hidden behind oversized sunglasses as she scanned the movie titles glowing above.
The mall’s bright lights bounced off the glass walls, casting a frenetic energy over the crowd, but Freya’s stance was steady, a quiet anchor amidst the buzz.
Beside her, Rhea shifted restlessly, her crimson hair peeking from under her cap, her amber eyes flickering with impatience, her casual mall outfit hugging her curves despite the loose hoodie.
"Freya," she said suddenly, her voice sharp, cutting through the lobby’s hum.
"Yes?" Freya didn’t look away, her blue eyes fixed on the ticket counter, her voice dry. "And for the nth time, I’m not choosing an animated cartoon movie. Go get your snacks."
"No. It’s not about the snacks," Rhea said, her tone shifting—less bratty, more uncertain, a crack in her fiery facade.
Freya turned, one eyebrow raised, her sunglasses slipping slightly, revealing a glint of her blue eyes.
The change in Rhea’s voice piqued her curiosity, the air between them thickening with unspoken weight.
"Okay," she sighed, stepping out of the line, pulling Rhea with her into a quiet alcove just off the main lobby, the crowd’s noise fading to a distant murmur. "Spill."