Cloud Strife Smile Novels & Stories

But somehow, Claire made me want to believe again. Even if it was stupid. Even if it was temporary. Even if it would end in blood. I forced a smile and tipped my mug toward her. "Deal." I said as I smiled softly. Claire clinked her mug against mine like it was a toast. "Deal." Outside, the wind picked up, rattling the diner windows. A storm was coming. And this time, we were running straight into it.

Gloria's face darkened. Jade, meanwhile, looked entirely too entertained. Clara noticed and pointed at him next. "And you." "What did I do?" Jade asked innocently. "Stop smiling." Clara said with a slight frown. "I'm not smiling." Jade tried to put on a poker face. "You are." Clara said. "I'm not." Jade denied. "You absolutely are." Clara hissed, but not viciously. Jade's shoulders shook suspiciously and Clara narrowed her eyes. "You think this is funny?"

“You’ve got blushy cheeks and starry eyes.” “You—!” Grace was about to retort, but instead of snapping like she usually would, she let out a soft, playful whine. “You’re so annoying. That’s not what I look like.” Dear god. Clara shuddered, instantly breaking out in goosebumps. Arms crossed, she mock-shivered. “Stop it. I’m getting hives.” Usually, when Grace started bragging about being spoiled, it was all bark—dramatic flair, maybe a little exaggeration for fun. But today was different. Every smile, every dreamy sigh felt real. No acting.

"The universe doesn't hate me enough to voluntarily put me in harm's way." Arc's gaze lingered, and then, astonishingly, his lips curved into a smile. It was a radiant, genuine smile that Chelsea had never seen before. It was particularly breathtaking. The gesture was emotionally stunning, tugging at Chelsea's heartstrings like an unseen force. It was a rare, unguarded moment, and Chelsea's heart skipped a beat.

assistant"> In order to make it to her appointment on time, Frigga deliberately went back to Nott the next day—walking straight into the lion’s den—to endure a full day of her mother’s etiquette lessons, just to earn her freedom two days later. On the third afternoon, she followed the crowd to the central square. That day was a traditional festival of the gods—the Smile Festival. During the Smile Festival, no one was allowed to get angry. Everyone had to keep a smile on their face and refrain from losing their temper. Colorful magic orbs floated in the air, yellow-and-white flags fluttered in the sunlight, and groups of gods on stilts paraded through the square, unfurling a bright red banner

The sky looked too bright, the campus too loud, and every passing student too happy. It was disgusting. I leaned against the railing, pulling out a cigarette something I only ever did when I felt like exploding. Just one drag. Just enough to steady my shaking. The smoke curled upward, blurring my vision a little. And in that haze, all I could see was Clara’s face the day she caught me and Alex. The shock. The heartbreak. The way everything inside her cracked like glass. I smiled ,good. I wanted her to break. But not like that not a single moment and done.

The hazy mist of cigarette smoke was dispersed by the wind. However, the hazy, gloomy look on his face failed to be deterred by the wind. Cliff came to stand several meters behind Odell and whispered, “Sir, Miss Lily is gone. I don’t think she will come back to bother you today.”

"Hey! That's my toy!" I watch as the kid cries for her toy, being bullied by older kids. I stood up from the roof and walked away, I hate seeing such scenarios. I walked towards the Grymkin's forest, my clan's forest, this is where my clan moved after someone had spread a hideous rumor about us, which is true. Our clan controls fire. The kingdom has given us the title of "Grymkin's Protector" when in fact we can burn this forest down into ashes.

He was not mad at Clover. "You understand me better than anyone," Clover smiled gently. She tried to provoke the calm storm. Swiftly, her hand moved behind, grabbed the coffee tumbler, and took a sip, keeping her eyes on Joshua. "Yes, I don't see any fun in living a comfortable life, and especially because I am alone." "Is this some sort of hint for me?" Joshua hushed, his body drew close a little. His body language changed from threatening to amusing. Clover's eyes widened like a saucer. Thankfully, she swallowed the sip of her coffee already otherwise she might have choked on it.

“Because the real storm… is coming. And we will face it together.” Clara smiled, shivering in both exhaustion and anticipation. Whatever came next, she knew they would meet it as one — fire and storm, tethered and unstoppable.