She was everywhere.
Hallways. Dining hall. Library. Training grounds.
Every time he turned, Zarya was leaning against something, watching him like a wolf who found a steak that could scream.
"You know this only ends one way," she told him after class.
Kael folded his arms. "Yeah. You leaving me alone."
She laughed. Loud, throaty, shameless.
"You're cute when you think you have a choice."
She got closer. Too close.
"Wanna know what it feels like to bond with someone who doesn't love you first?"
Kael swallowed hard. "No."
Zarya grinned. "Then you're gonna hate what happens next."