Descendants of the fallen

rms wavering like smoke. The atmosphere was tense, the kind that clings to the skin and makes every breath feel like swallowing sand. He tried to move closer, but his feet felt anchore

et to know each other, right?" Vaxen raised an eyebrow, unconvinced but not wanting to dig too deep. "Right." Romeo chuckled, shaking his head. "Just... trying to be less of a stranger, I guess." "Alright," Vaxen nodded. "Wait," Romeo said, making Vaxen stop in his tracks. "So Dionne is having this party tonight. I was wondering if you'd like to come." Vaxen thought for a second before responding, "But it's Thursday. It's a school night." "Yeah, you don't have to stay long, but if you don't want to come, that's fine," Romeo said, trying to sound nonchalant. "I'll come," Vaxen replied, surprising Romeo. "Okay... see you then," Romeo said, flashing a quick smile as Vaxen left the locker room. Vaxen couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Romeo's sudden interest, but for now, he let it slide, heading off to his next class with the thought lingering at the back of his mind. *7:27PM* Vaxen steps out of the Uber he ordered, the beat of Flo Rida's "Club Can't Handle Me" echoing from the house. He glances up at the large, stylish home, which is impressive but not overwhelming. The lights spilling from the windows create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Adjusting his jacket, he takes a deep breath and heads towards the entrance. The lively music and laughter from inside set a vibrant tone for the night. As he reaches the front door, he checks his phone once more. Liora had texted earlier, saying she would come but be late. With that in mind, Vaxen decides to enter the party and make the most of the evening. Inside, the music is loud and the room is packed with people. Vaxen spots Romeo across the room and makes his way over. Romeo notices him and waves him over with a smile. "Hey, Vaxen," Romeo says as Vaxen approaches. "Glad you could make it." "Yeah, it's pretty lively in here," Vaxen replies. Romeo leads Vaxen through the crowd to where Dionne and Jesse are chatting by the snacks. "Hey, Vaxen," Dionne says with a friendly wave. "How's it going?" "Hey, Dionne. Hey, Jesse," Vaxen replies. "Not too bad. Just trying to get into the party mood." Jesse nods. "It's definitely a high-energy scene tonight. How's your first party experience?" "It's been interesting," Vaxen says with a chuckle. "A bit overwhelming, but I'm getting used to it." Dionne laughs. "Yeah, it can be a lot at first. Just get yourself comfortable and make your self at home" She says handing him a red solo cup,he takes it but doesn't sip. "Thanks" Vaxen says. Romeo chimes in, "Want to head out back now? It's a bit more peaceful out there" "Sure," Vaxen agrees. On the back patio, Vaxen and Romeo sit at a small table, enjoying the quieter atmosphere compared to the lively party inside. The night air is cool and refreshing. "Are you okay?" Romeo asks "Yes I'm fine,just dealing with a bit right now,dreams and all" Vaxen answers but Romeo doesn't ask what he means. "So," Romeo says, leaning back in his chair, "you seem to be handling this party pretty well. It took me a while to get used to these kinds of things. My parents were super strict, so it was a big adjustment." Vaxen chuckles, shaking his head. "I can't really relate. I wasn't raised with strict rules; I made my own. And tonight, I'm thinking of breaking a few." He takes a sip from his cup with a grin. Romeo watches with interest as Vaxen takes a sip from his red solo cup, visibly relaxing. "Breaking the rules, huh?" Romeo says with a hint of admiration. "I like the sound of that." Vaxen smirks. "Yeah, well, I figured I might as well let loose a bit. How about you? What's your excuse for breaking rules?" Romeo chuckles, leaning in slightly. "I guess I'm just here to enjoy the night and see where it takes me. Besides, I like seeing this side of you." Vaxen raises an eyebrow playfully. "You mean the side that's not so uptight?" "Exactly," Romeo replies, his tone a mix of teasing and genuine interest. "It's refreshing. But don't get me wrong,I like the uptight version too. It's cute" "Glad to hear that," Vaxen laughs, leaning back and taking another sip. "And you're not exactly an open book yourself. I thought you were, but now I'm not so sure." "Really? I thought I was pretty straightforward," Romeo says, his eyes glinting with curiosity. "Yeah, with a lot of blank pages," Vaxen replies flirtatiously, a playful smile on his lips. Romeo's gaze softens, and he leans in a bit closer. "Well, maybe you can help me fill them up." Vaxen felt a shiver at the closeness between them and glanced at Romeo with a hint of surprise. "You really know how to flatter someone," he laughs. Romeo's smile deepened, and he leaned in slightly. "Just telling the truth. There's something about you that's really intriguing." Vaxen chuckled, taking another sip from his cup. "Well, maybe you're right. But don't expect me to spill all my secrets tonight." "I'm not asking for all of them," Romeo said with a flirtatious glint in his eye. "Just enough to keep things interesting." The two shared a comfortable silence, the party noise a distant hum. Romeo's gaze lingered on Vaxen. "So, what's on your mind for the rest of the night?" Vaxen laughed softly. "No big plans. I'm just here to enjoy myself and se