Illumi Smiling Novels & Stories

I’m mid-blink, looking half-asleep, and Emilia looks like she’s just seen a ghost—eyes wide, mouth slightly open. “This is tragic,” I mutter. “No, this is art.” She grins, clearly way too amused. She moves on to the second one. This one isn’t as bad. We’re both doing peace signs, looking like two kids at a school trip. I shrug. “Not terrible.” Emilia nods in approval. “We look normal. For once.” Then comes the third picture. She had stuck her tongue out at me, and — I blink, staring. I hadn’t realised I was smiling that much.

he added with a radiant smile that seemed to stretch his cheeks to their very limits, a visual testament to the positivity he exuded. "Thank you," Guila replied with a quick snap of her voice, the word imbued with sincere gratitude as she returned his smile, creating a heartwarming exchange that transcended words. Dima's departure from the room was accompanied by a brief but poignant exchange of glances, his narrowed eyes and radiant smile forming a connection that resonated within me. As he left, I managed to muster a smile in response, though it wavered in tandem with the emotions stirring within me.

"We're trending." "I'm smiling." And I was.

Watching. Waiting. And smiling without a face.

I smirk. ##########

Lily Parker opened her eyes to find Julian Sterling propped up on one elbow, gazing at her. His broad shoulders and arms, marked with scratches, were visible. Most infuriatingly, he wore a smug smile, like a cat that got the cream. Lily, annoyed, turned away, not wanting to see his triumphant look. But she was so sore that she couldn't even move.

Cornell smiled while keeping his teeth open as his words turned into the polite refusal, in order to avoid the perception that he was impolite. Rilika wanted to pursue more in order to look good in Liam's eyes, but her hand shook as she drew her hand back when Cornell's smile gave her a glimpse of Liam. Liam never smiled at her, but she did see him smile once while he was on the phone with a friend.

The silence between us began to feel more comfortable, like we were sharing a quiet understanding. "You're welcome, Eliana," she said, her usual smile fixed on her face. Her smile seemed to be a permanent fixture, a reflection of her warm and welcoming nature. I found myself drawn to it, feeling a sense of comfort and ease in her presence. As I looked at her, I couldn't help but wonder what lay beneath the surface. Was her smile always this radiant, or was it just for me? I felt grateful for the warmth she was showing me, and I hoped that our interaction would continue to be as pleasant.

"I will indulge you this once." The hard planes of Zavian's features softened and the corners of his lips quirked upward in a slight, lopsided smile when he turned his focus back to the phone's camera. Emmeline's own grin stretched into a brilliant beam. She drank in his handsome visage, her thumb tapping rapidly at the capture button to preserve the moment from multiple angles. "You look so incredibly handsome when you smile," she breathed. The duo spent the next several minutes posing together in a variety of playful, intimate embraces.

But this time is different. Without causing any eyebrows or suspicious in my surrounding I wear my brightest smile ever. ( Good the brought it, except for one of my best friends) I let out a sigh... I felt my phone buzzed in my hand, no one heard it. ( Good) * Group Chat* (Jayden) Why were you smiling so brightly day? ( Bree) Yeah? ( Amanda) I want to know? ( Lillian) I will tell you guys later. I Promise. ( Jayden) you better do.