#techna winx

“Professor Palladium?” Musa raised an eyebrow, noticing his distraction. "Is everything alright?"

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It was just another ordinary day at Alfea, and Palladium stood at the front of his classroom, his students seated in neat rows, all eyes focused on him as he explained the intricacies of magic defense. He was known for his calm and collected demeanor, a reliable instructor in all matters of combat and magical discipline. Today, however, something was off. He was pacing slightly, his usual focus slipping as he occasionally glanced toward the door, his mind clearly somewhere else.

Palladium blinked, snapping out of his thoughts, his face flushing slightly. "Ah, yes. Everything is fine, Miss Musa. Just a small... distraction."

The students exchanged curious glances, but they didn't press him further, assuming it was just a fleeting moment of forgetfulness.

Suddenly, the door to the classroom swung open, causing a few of the students to jump in surprise. Standing in the doorway was a woman — a strikingly beautiful woman with long, flowing hair and a gentle smile. She was holding a lunch bag, and as she stepped inside, all eyes turned to her in shock. The students had never seen her before.

"Sorry to interrupt," she said, her voice sweet and soft. "But I think someone forgot something this morning."

Palladium’s eyes widened as he quickly turned to her, a soft flush spreading across his cheeks. "Oh… What are you—?"

“I brought your lunch,” she smiled, walking up to him and gently placing the bag on his desk. “I realized you forgot it when I saw your notes on the counter this morning.”

The room fell silent. The students, stunned by the sudden appearance of this woman, couldn’t help but stare at the beautiful woman standing before them.

“Um… Professor Palladium,” Flora said, her voice breaking the quiet, “You... you’re married?”

Palladium’s face turned an even deeper shade of red, and he rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly. “Yes… I… I am,” he admitted, his voice soft but filled with a touch of embarrassment. He glanced at his wife, who was smiling warmly at the students, completely unaware of the flurry of curiosity building in the classroom.

“I didn't know you had such a beautiful wife, Professor,” Stella said with a grin, her eyes twinkling with playful curiosity. “She's… stunning!”

The students were all whispering amongst themselves now, trying to process the revelation. It seemed impossible that the calm, sometimes shy, instructor they’d all come to respect and admire could be married to someone so enchanting.

"Yes, well, she and I have been married for a while now," Palladium explained, his voice quiet but filled with affection as he looked at his wife. He seemed to relax a little, though his usual shyness was still apparent. "She keeps me grounded."

She smiled softly, her eyes meeting his with warmth. “I know how important his work is here. He’s always so dedicated. But sometimes, he forgets to take care of himself.”

The students couldn’t help but smile at the gentle interaction between the two of them. It was clear to everyone in the room that they had a deep and loving bond.

As she made her way toward the door, waving goodbye to Palladium, the students couldn’t contain their excitement.

“So, what’s she like?” Tecna asked, her voice full of curiosity. “How did you two meet?”

Palladium blinked, surprised by the sudden onslaught of questions. “Well, we met through mutual friends,” he began, his voice slightly more relaxed now that the initial shock had passed. “We’ve known each other for years. She’s… very supportive of everything I do here at Alfea.”

“And she seems really kind,” Flora added, smiling softly. “You two make a really sweet couple.”

“Yeah!” Stella chimed in. “Who would’ve thought the serious Professor Palladium was married to someone so gorgeous? You’ve got to tell us more about her!”

Palladium chuckled nervously, glancing at the door where his wife had exited. “I… I’m not sure I’m the best one to tell you all about her,” he said, his usual shyness creeping back into his tone. “But she’s a wonderful woman. Very caring, always looking out for others.”

The students were still buzzing with questions, intrigued by the idea of Palladium being married to someone so different from his calm, composed persona in class. They couldn't wait to see him in a new light.

“Well, I suppose we can get back to class now,” Palladium said, trying to regain his focus. But his students were too excited, whispering among themselves and still asking questions about his wife.

As the lesson continued, Palladium couldn't help but smile to himself, his heart warmed by the love he shared with her. Though the class had been momentarily thrown off course, it had been a nice reminder that sometimes, it was the little things — like a forgotten lunch — that brought unexpected joy into the day.