◟⊹ 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 ╱ chapter eight

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( real life )

✸ REAL LIFE . . .

as atarah, miguel, and hawk entered the hotel room, they were immediately greeted by a chorus of cheers and laughter. the room was filled with a vibrant atmosphere, the energy in the air palpable as the team prepared for the final event of the Sekai Taikai.

atarah scanned the room, a genuine smile spreading across her face at the sight of her friends having a good time. but that smile didn't last, as the memory of her relationship with a member of the enemy team weighed on her mind.

the thought of having to reveal this truth to her friends loomed over her, her anxieties overshadowing her initial joy.

as she took a deep breath, atarah steeled herself for the conversation she knew she had to have with her friends. the contrast between the carefree atmosphere and the gravity of her secret made the impending revelation even more difficult.

with each passing moment, the weight on her shoulders grew heavier, as she mentally prepared to break the news and face the reactions of her beloved team.

she could feel her heart pounding in her chest as she mentally rehearsed the words she would say. would her friends understand? would they accept her choice, or would she be met with disappointment and judgment? these thoughts swirled in her mind, the uncertainty making it harder for her to maintain her composure.

every instinct told her to avoid the conversation, to savor this last carefree moment before the weight of her secret forced her to come clean. but atarah knew she couldn't keep the truth hidden forever. the longer she waited, the more betrayed her friends would likely feel when they eventually found out.

atarah's voice rang out, cutting through the chatter and laughter in the room. she tried to maintain her composure, but the anxiety in her voice was evident as she began to speak.

"guys, there's something i need to tell you," she started, her words laced with a hint of hesitation. everyone's eyes turned to atarah, their expressions ranging from curiosity to concern at the seriousness in her tone.

they knew her well enough to sense that whatever she was about to say was significant, and the room grew quieter as they waited for her to continue.

she took a deep breath, her heart racing as she prepared to spill the secret she had been keeping. atarah looked around the room, her gaze meeting the expectant eyes of her teammates. they patiently waited for her to continue, their faces a mixture of anticipation and worry.

"i have a boyfriend." the room filled with gasps of surprise and joy at atarah's revelation. her friends eyes widened with excitement at the thought of her dating someone, but their expressions quickly changed to confusion as her next words sank in.

"i don't know if you guys will like that person," she continued, her voice tinged with a hint of uncertainty. her words hung in the air, her friends exchanging glances, their curiosity now tinged with suspicion.

atarah gazes anxiously at the ground, her voice shaky as she nervously stutters out her admission. "i'm dating.. axel. from the iron dragons..", she says, her eyes darting up to her team as she gulps noticeably, her heart pounding in her chest as she waits for their reaction*

her team listens intently, their faces unnaturally stoic and unreadable. after a few moments of tense silence, devon speaks up, her voice even and measured. "you're dating someone from the iron dragons..?"

sam grins widely at atarah, her smie sly and knowing. "i knew it!" she says with a chuckle. "i knew there was something going on between you two. remember when i burst in on you two alone on the beach?" she gives a suggestive wink as she teases her sister.

atarah flushes slightly, her cheeks reddening at the reminder of her sister's unexpected interruption. she gives a small sigh and rolls her eyes.

"yeah, yeah. you caught us. but it's not like anything happened that night! we were just talking, that's all."

miguel places a reassuring hand on her shoulder and offers a comforting smile. "we don't care who you're dating, atarah," he says warmly.

"as long as you're happy, we'll be happy for you. We only want what's best for you." the rest of the team nod in agreement, their expressions finally starting to soften into something more genuine.*

atarah's shoulders sag with relief, her nerves starting to ease at their reassurance. she looks at miguel, gratitude in her eyes.*

"thanks, guys. i was worried you'd..." she trails off, her voice quiet, but her implication is clear. miguel squeezes her shoulder reassuringly and shoots her a crooked grin.

"hey, we're friends. we look out for each other, no matter what. but i can't wait to tease you about your boyfriend now."

after her initial relief, the team start to tease atarah about axel, their playful banter making her flush with embarrassment. they laugh and jokingly ask her for details, poking fun at her love life.

despite her flustered state, she can't help but laugh at their teasing, grateful for their acceptance of her relationship.

atarah rolls her eyes good-naturedly, but can't help the smile that tugs at the corners of her mouth. She knows they're teasing her out of affection, and she's thankful for it.

they're all like siblings, constantly ragging on each other, but always having each other's backs when it counts. she's grateful for their support, even if they're going to relentlessly tease her about her boyfriend.

as atarah left the room, she walked with purpose towards axel's room in a graceful, confident manner. her footsteps made rhythmic, yet soft thuds as her boots echoed along the corridor.

her arms were folded behind her back, and her head was held high, almost as if she were in a formal march. the room at the end of the corridor came into view, and atarah's pace quickened.

there was a moment of silence as she waited for a response, her heart beating faster in her chest. suddenly, the door swung open, causing atarah to jump slightly in surprise. there stood axel, looking slightly surprised, but also pleased, to see her. he grinned at her and leaned against the doorframe.

"hey," he said, his voice soft but with a hint of teasing in it. "whatbrings you here this late at night?" atarah blushed slightly, her heart racing even faster now at the sound of his voice. she gathered her courage and spoke, her voice slightly shaky.

"um...can i talk to you for a minute?" axel raised an eyebrow at her tone, but his grin turned into a softer smile. he stepped aside and gestured for her to come in. "yeah, sure. come in."

atarah walked into his room, her eyes darting around nervously. she was unused to being alone with him like this, especially after her team's relentless teasing. she took a deep breath and turned to face him, her hands fiddling nervously with the hem of her shirt.

axel closed the door softly behind her, a mix of curiosity and mild amusement on his face as he studied her nervous behavior. he leaned back against his desk and crossed his arms, giving her a gentle smile."what's up? you look a little on edge."

she looks at him with a warm smile, her cheeks blushing slightly. "oh, nothing," she responds, "i just told everyone we're together." a soft, pink hue appears on her face as she speaks, indicating her excitement or happiness about the situation. "they accepted you," she adds, looking at him with genuine affection.

axel's smile widened at her words, a hint of pleasure in his eyes. he pushed off the desk and moved closer to her, his gaze intent upon her flushed face. "you told them about us," he repeated quietly, a hint of satisfaction in his voice. " and they're okay with it?"

axel smiled warmly and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a tight embrace. he held her close for a moment, savoring the feel of her in his arms before gently pulling back to look at her face. His eyes were soft and filled with affection as he gazed at her.

atarah leaned in close, her heart hammering in her chest. without hesitation, she pressed her lips against his, feeling the softness of his mouth against hers.

thekiss was gentle at first, but quickly deepened as she felt the heat between them grow. she reached up to touch his face, her fingers tracing the contours of his jaw as they continued to kiss.

the sensation of her lips against his was like a spark going off inside him. axel responded eagerly, his arms wrapping around her and pulling her even closer.

he kissed her back with a mixture of tenderness and passion, his hands roaming over her body as he rediscovered her soft curves and the scent of her hair.

axel, still holding atarah close, began walking her backwards towards the bed. with each step, he continued to kiss her, his tongue exploring her mouth eagerly as his hands slid down to her hips, pulling her closer.

as they reached the bed, he turned her around so that she was facing away from him, then slowly lowered her onto the soft bedding.

atarah grins, "i think i might just stay in your room tonight," she says with a hint of mischief in her voice. axel chuckles in response, "you're lucky i'm staying alone in this room." he continues

"but be careful in the morning. zara and sensei wolf know we're together, but i don't want them to see you here." atarah laughs softly, "don't worry, i'll be careful. i won't let anyone catch me sneaking out."

axel smiles and pulls her closer, "justmake sure you wake up early enough to leave before anyone else comes in," he teases. atarah pokes him in the side playfully, "i'll set an alarm, don't worry."

he laughs and pulls her onto his lap, wrapping his arms around her waist. "good," he says, "because if anyone catches you in my dorm, i'll deny everything."

atarah rolls her eyes playfully. "you wouldn't do that," she says, a smile in her voice. axel smirks, "oh, wouldn't i?" he teases, his hand sliding up her thigh.

atarah shivered at his touch, her breath hitching slightly. "you wouldn't dare," she says, although the tone of her voice suggests she's enjoying the playful banter.

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heyyyyy what's up everyone!! haven't been posting chapters in a while.. yeah😅 sorry about that

i had a lot of exams to learn for and things from school, i'll try to finish the fic since i have one more week till the christmas break ☺️

hope y'all liked this chapter, it's kind of short and without any sense but i tried my best to continue it

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