**Chapter 5: The Cafeteria Encounter**

As the study hall class drew to a close, Kenzy gathered her things and stood up, stretching her arms over her head. Levi was already on his feet, a mischievous glint in his eye. "Ready to fuel up?" he asked, nodding towards the cafeteria. Kenzy grinned, feeling a sense of excitement build in her chest. She had been looking forward to this all day. As they walked out of the study hall room, Levi fell into step beside her, his long strides matching hers. The cafeteria was bustling with students, the smell of pizza and sandwiches wafting through the air. Kenzy's stomach growled in response, and she quickened her pace. Levi chuckled and caught up to her, his arm brushing against hers. As they waited in line, Kenzy couldn't help but steal glances at Levi. He seemed carefree, his eyes sparkling with amusement as he chatted with the person in front of them. She felt a pang of curiosity, wondering what had put that spark in his eye. When it was their turn to order, Levi opted for a sandwich and a bag of chips, while Kenzy went for a salad and a fruit smoothie. As they made their way to a table, Kenzy noticed a group of students staring at them from across the room. She felt a flush rise to her cheeks, and Levi caught her eye, his expression questioning. "What's wrong?" he asked, his voice low. Kenzy shook her head, trying to play it cool. "Nothing," she said, but Levi's gaze lingered on her face. As they sat down, Levi leaned in, his voice taking on a conspiratorial tone. "So, what's going on? You seemed a little distracted back there." Kenzy hesitated, unsure of how to respond. But before she could say anything, a group of students from the popular crowd strolled over to their table, their eyes fixed on Levi. "Hey, Levi, what's up?" one of them asked, his tone friendly but with an undercurrent of curiosity. Levi smiled, his eyes never leaving Kenzy's face. "Just grabbing a bite with Kenzy," he said, his voice casual. The group of students exchanged glances, their expressions speculative. Kenzy felt a sense of unease, wondering what they were thinking. But Levi seemed unfazed, his eyes locked on hers as he continued to chat with the group. As they talked, Kenzy noticed that Levi's hand kept brushing against hers, sending shivers down her spine. She tried to focus on the conversation, but her mind kept wandering back to the touch. Finally, the group of students wandered off, leaving Kenzy and Levi alone. As they sat in comfortable silence, Kenzy couldn't help but wonder what was going on between them. Was Levi just being friendly, or was there something more to his actions? Levi seemed to sense her gaze, his eyes flicking to hers as he smiled. "Hey, want to sit outside?" he asked, nodding towards the patio. Kenzy hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do. But as she looked into Levi's eyes, she felt a sense of excitement build in her chest. She nodded, and Levi grinned, pushing back his chair. As they walked out of the cafeteria, Kenzy felt a sense of anticipation building inside her. She had no idea what the rest of the day might bring, but she was eager to find out.