Chapter 40

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There was awkward silence as I sat there sipping my drink while Lucas just stared at me.

I finished my drink and ordered another.

"What? Why are you staring at me like you're lost?" I asked him.

"Um..." he reddened a little.

"You're reddening? What were you thinking about?" I asked. He just smiled.

"I don't think you want to know." he smiled and nervously scratched his head. I found him a little strange that night. He could hardly remain still because of the alcohol in his system but I also thought there was something else.

"Okay, then." I finished my drink and ordered another. I was beginning to feel tipsy myself.

"N– nice dress."

"Thank you."

"Wanna dance?" he suddenly asked. I looked at him.

"Yeah. Though Rick is probably waiting for me somewhere. But let's go."

He smiled at me and I smiled back, the tension between us reducing.

"Great. Sorry once again."

"Put that aside, cutie. Let's go."

I stood up and held his hand.