Under the cloak of darkness, Arien and the daughter of the rival gang leader met next to the fountain. "This is foolish, Arien. We can't keep meeting like this," she whispered. "Perhaps, but I can't stay away," he replied, his voice tinged with longing and defiance. "We are enemies, and our families would never understand," she said, her heart torn between love and loyalty to her kin. "I know, but I can't deny what I feel for you," Arien confessed, drawing her closer into his arms.