Back in his dorm, Alex lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling in deep thought. The events of the day replayed in his mind like a movie on loop.
His recent loss to Nikolas still stung, a sharp reminder of his shortcomings.
However his feelings on this matter were vastly overshadowed by another event that took place. One that was much more important to him than his defeat.
His nearly 18 year long streak of being single had been broken!
That's right, he and Mira had made it official!
After Rowan's departure, they had found a quiet and secluded spot and had a heartfelt conversation, solidifying their feelings for each other.
By the end of it, they had confirmed their relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend, which left both of the youth's feeling giddy.
As he reflected on the day's events, Alex recalled the last topic he and Mira had discussed before parting ways: training together.