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Chapter 37 - Chapter 37 – “Hearts Out of Sync”

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[Scene: Wednesday – School Rooftop, Lunch Break]

Lila slips away from the usual buzz, needing space. Being in a relationship with both Theo and Kai is… sweet. But also? Stressful.

She opens her lunchbox, only to hear soft footsteps behind her.

Theo:

"Kai said you ran off. Figured I'd find you here."

Lila (smiles):

"I didn't run. I walked very fast."

Theo chuckles and sits beside her, offering her a spoonful of his dessert.

Theo:

"You okay? You've been quiet lately."

Lila (honest):

"I just... I like being with you both. But sometimes I wonder if I'm being selfish."

Theo leans back, quiet for a second, then nudges her shoulder with his.

Theo (softly):

"You're not. We said we'd figure it out together, remember?"

Before she can reply—

Kai appears, holding three bubble teas.

Kai (grinning):

"I come bearing peace offerings. Also, I felt left out."

Lila (laughing):

"Of course you did."

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[Scene: Rooftop – 10 Minutes Later]

They sit in a circle, passing snacks, stealing glances. Lila feels the tension simmering — not just romance, but rivalry too.

Kai:

"We haven't had a proper date all three of us lately. Maybe we should?"

Theo (half-teasing):

"Unless one of us keeps stealing her attention the whole time."

Lila:

"Guys…"

Theo & Kai (at the same time):

"He started it!"

Lila groans and covers her face.

Lila (muttering):

"Dating two boys is not as dreamy as the webnovels say."

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[Scene: After School – Park Bench]

Mira plops down beside Lila.

Mira:

"Still surviving the double-boyfriend drama?"

Lila:

"Barely. It's cute one moment… chaos the next."

Mira (grinning):

"You love the chaos."

Lila (blushing):

"…maybe."

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[Scene: Night – Lila's Room]

She lies on her bed, scrolling through selfies — one with Theo feeding her cake, another with Kai kissing her cheek while she laughs.

Lila (thoughts):

They both care. They both make my heart race.

But what if one starts pulling away? What if I mess it all up?

Her phone buzzes.

Kai:

"Still thinking about earlier?"

Lila:

"Always."

Theo (group text):

"I call dibs on walking you to school tomorrow."

Kai:

"Not if I show up at her house with breakfast."

Lila (groans, but smiling):

"Don't make me flip a coin again!!"

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