Fire and Ice

Elodie’s POV

Nyara is practically buzzing beside me in the crowded hallway, her ponytail bouncing with every step she takes. I barely manage to shove my heavy textbooks into my metal locker when she spins toward me. Her dark eyes gleam with a wild, chaotic energy, looking just like we are about to pull off a high-stakes heist.

"Today’s the day," she whispers excitedly, leaning in close so the pa