My face felt like would explode into flames.

How could I have said something so embarrassing?

I wonder on ahead of her,

Trying to avoid her.

As soon as I did,

Another group of five appeared.

"Hand over the jewel, kid," a girl around my age said.

I glared at her. "I'm not some kid!"

An aura covered my entire body.

Within the blink of an eye, I took her down.

Her teammates helped her up and ran.

***

None of the other teams we encountered were strong,

At least not as much as the first.

The rest of the day I kept my distance from Olivia,

Who in turn did the same with me.

Once I got home, I couldn't help but stare at the mirror.

I tried on various clothes,

Checking to see which ones would fit me best.

I put down the button up shirt I was trying and laughed.

I was acting like any other love-struck Xianian guy.

But... in my case I wasn't in love.

It was more like curiosity.

"What are you doing?" a voice called out.

Turning, I saw Alex.

"You're back!" I yelled, running to hug my best friend.

He pushed me away.

"Stop being so sappy.

So, what were you doing?"