Chapter 45
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0.30 AM Chapter 15 Chapter 45 The news that a freshman had single handedly defeated an entire squad of instructors spread like wildfire across the school forum .
Eli had just wrapped up the ceremony , officially transitioning from vice presėlent to president of the student council .
As the meeting adjourned , his friend Gunner Perry sidled up with a grin and an air of excitement .
Ell youre not gonna believe this , Gunner began .
This years freshmen are something else .
The forums blowing up some girl just a the instructors Shes unbeatable ! Really ? Ili raised a curious brow , a faint smile playing on his lips .
A girl managed Noelle Gunner replied , suppressing a chuckle .
Eli froze for a moment , his expression turning flat .
Impressive Whats her namer annihilated a While the freshmen endured the blistering sun and grueling drills , Noelle was enjoying her newfound freedom .
Having thoroughly defeated the instructors , shed carmed an exemption from the entire two week training period .
Now , she strolled toward the school gate , a popsicle perched jauntily in her mouth , her steps light and carefree .
Shed wasted no time sharing the news with Nicolas , shamelessly asking him to come play with her .
Naturally , Nicolas indulged her , sending a car to pick her up As she waited for the car near the school gate , her phone buzzed .
Clancing at the screen , she was surprised to see Elis name .
ever .
Hello ! Eli ? Noelle answered cheerfully , her voice as lively and crisp as ev El , on the other end , hesitated .
Hed been worried that she might still be upset about his behavior yesterday , but her tone was so lighthearted it seemed she hadnt even given it a second thought .
She really was a carefree little troublemaker .
Suppressing a sigh , Eli asked , I heard you took down all the instructors ? Yup ! Noelle replied without hesitation , her voice brimming with pride .
They were so weak they couldnt even handle a single move from me Youre seriously that good ? Eli sounded incredulous .
Hed always seen her as a delicate , doll like girl , someone who needed protection .
But now Im super good , Noelle declared , practically preening .
Eli , if anyone ever bullies you , just tell me .
Ill beat them up Her words were so sincere and endearing that Eli couldnt help but laugh , the warmth in his chest spreading .
Who needs your protection ! Im a grown man , he teased , trying to mask how much her words had softened him .
Sull .
Im here if you need me Noelle insisted , her voice bright and playful .
If someone gives you trouble , just say the word , and Ill deal with them Alright , alright Eli relented with a chuckle The more they talked , the sillier it seemed that hed been upset with her at all .
Noelle wasnt the type to hold grudges or scheme , she was straightforward and guileless .
His earlier frustration now felt petty .
Taking a deep breath , Eli swallowed his pride .
By the way , about yesterday Im sorry Huh ? Noelle sounded genuinely confused .
What are you apologizing for ? Eli hesitated , a bit thrown off by her reaction .
For yesterday .
I shouldnt have jumped to conclusions or blamed you .
I was upset when I saw Leia crying and I ned it was your fault .
That was wrong of me Oh , that ? Noelles tone was light .
Its no big deal .
You care about Leia more , so it ma makes sense youd react that way .
I understand Her casual acceptance left Eli spreddess .
She wasnt upset .
She didnt even hold it against him .
To her , his favoritism toward Leia was just a fact of life .
But to Elit 1/2 5:30 AM 6 Chapter 44 crashing down to the ground .
9.30 AM et Chapter 43 Chapter 45 The news that a freshman had single handedly defeated an entire squad of instructors spread like wildfire across the school forum .
Eli had just wrapped up the ceremony , officially transitioning from vice president to president of the student council .
As the meeting adjourned , his friend Gunner Perry sidled up with a grin and an air of excitement .
El youre not gonna believe this , Gunner began .
This years freshmen are something else .
The forums blowing up some girl just annihilated all the instructors .
Shes unbeatable ! Really ? Eli raised a curious brow , a faint smile playing on his lips .
A girl managed that Impressive .
Whats her name ? Noelle Gunner replied , suppressing a chuckle .
Eli froze for a moment , his expression turning flat .
While the freshmen endured the blistering sun and grueling drills , Noelle was enjoying her newfound freedom .
Having thoroughly defeated the instructors , shed earned an exemption from the entire two week training period .
Now , she strolled toward the school gate , a popsicle perched jauntily in her mouth , her steps light and carefree .
shed : I wasted no time sharing the news with Nicolas , shamelessly asking him to come play with her .
Naturally , Nicolas indulged her , sending a car pick her up .
As she waited for the car near the school gate , her phone buzzed , Glancing at the screen , she was surprised to see Elis name .
Hello ? Eli ? Noelle answered cheerfully , her voice as lively and crisp as ever .
Eli on the other end , hesitated .
Hed been worried that she might still be upset about his behavior yesterday , but her tone was so lighthearted it seemed she hadnt even given it a second thought .
She really was a carefree little troublemaker .
Suppressing a sigh .
Eli asked , I heard you took down all the instructors ? Yup ! Noelle replied without hesitation , her voice brimming with pride .
They were so weak they couldnt even handle a single move from me .
Youre seriously that good ? Eli sounded incredulous .
Hed always seen her as a delicate , doll like girl , someone who needed protection .
But now , Tim super good , Noelle declared , practically preening .
Eli , if anyone ever bullies you , just tell me .
Ill beat them up for your Her words were so sincere and endearing that Eli couldnt help but laugh , the warmth in his chest spreading .
Who needs your protection ! Im a grown man , he teased , trying to mask how much her words had softened him … Still , Im here if you need me , Noelle insisted , her voice bright and playful .
If someone gives you trouble , just say the word, and Ill deal with them Alright , alriglat .
Eli relented with a chuckle .
The more they talked , the sillier it seemed that hed been upset with her at all .
Noelle wasnt the type to hold grudges or scheme ; she was straightforward and guileless .
His earlier frustration now felt petty .
Taking a deep breath , Eli swallowed his pride .
By the way , about yesterday Im Hula ? Noelle sounded genuinely confused .
What are you apologizing for ? Eli hesitated , a bit thrown off by her reaction .
For yesterday .
I shouldnt have jumped to conclusions or blamed you .
I was upset when I saw Leia crying , and I assumed it was your fault .
That was wrong of me .
to Oh , that ? Noelles tone was light .
Its no big deal .
You care about Leia more , so it makes se sense youd react that way .
I understand .
Her casual acceptance left Eli speechless .
She wasnt upset .
She didnt even hold it against him .
To her , his favoritism toward Leia was just a life .
But to Eli , it stung 1/2 a fact o of Chapter 15 Shrid always known he cared more for Tria and he had made it clear when they first me ut he wouldnt teat Noelle like a sister , for some reason , hearing those words .
belles mouth now made his heart heavy Noelle was his sister , after all .
Achis real sister , yet she felt it was only natural for the l lavor another sister , one with no blood te From an outsiders perspective , that would be heartbreaking No wonder Harleys expression had been so dark , even defending , Noelle en an outsider like him couldnt stand it anymore , Probably , rern an The more Eli thought about it , the more unsettled he became .
After a while , he finally spoke to Noelle .
Where are you right now ? Are you hungry ? ant me to take you out to cat ! elle loved meat .
He would make sure to i to get her extra meat this Even if she didnt want to eat any vegetables , he wouldnt say a word about it .
Noelle paused for a second and said , Huh ? Eli said .
What do you mean huh ? Im asking where you you are itar school gate What are you doing at the school gatel Where are you leaded ? Before Eli could even finish his sentence , A mans ware suddenly came through Noelles phone .
Ms.
Anderson , good afternoon .
Please get in the car