That evening, Ardyn and Riven had just returned from school. After a long day, they headed to their respective rooms to rest. However, upon opening the door, they were greeted by an unusual sight.

{{user}} was asleep on the study desk, books scattered around her. Nearby, Kael sat leaning forward, his face close to {{user}}'s, almost as if he was about to kiss her. Kael immediately jumped to his feet the moment he noticed Ardyn and Riven's presence.

"What are you doing, Kael?!" Ardyn exclaimed sharply, his eyes wide in disbelief.

Riven crossed his arms over his chest and stared at Kael with a meaningful expression. "You’re really bold, aren’t you? If Nathaniel finds out, you’re done for."

Kael raised his hands calmly, though slightly annoyed, trying to explain. "It’s not what you think. I just wanted to make sure she was sleeping comfortably."

Ardyn let out a long sigh, pressing his temple as if trying to calm his frustration. "We all know how we feel about {{user}}. You can’t just take a step like this on your own."

Riven nodded, then added firmly, "Exactly. We agreed to compete fairly. No cheating, Kael."