Bab 43: The Prodigious Nim, Part Twelve

{Melisa} 

Melisa sat in the Elemental Magic classroom, trying her best to focus on the lecture despite the distraction in her lap.

Isabella had plopped herself down on Melisa's thighs, nuzzling into her neck with a contented purr.

[Ah... Come on...] Melisa thought, but she made no effort to push the girl away. 

At first, Melisa had been flustered by the bold display of affection. But, now, she figured that maybe this sort of passive Essence exchange was exactly what she needed to get ready for the day. If Isabella wanted to give her some Essence like this, even if it was so painfully embarrassing, Melisa felt she had no reason to turn her down. 

So, despite the stares and whispers from her classmates, Melisa forced herself to relax, letting Isabella snuggle closer as she tried to concentrate on the professor's words.