Can I ask you something?

The following days went the same way. Veronica was busy with Lucas and Bryan were busy with his work. From Lucas's actions, it was evident that he (Lucas) likes Veronica. But he hadn't told Veronica yet. And the situation between Bryan and Nancy was the same. Slowly, he was distancing himself away from her (Nancy).

***** Two days before 'the ball' *****

Veronica was in the university, she was sitting beside Lucas, and Emma was sitting beside her. Veronica was talking to Emma. But then she noticed through the corner of her eyes that Lucas is sweetly looking at her.

Then she turned her head to look at him. Lucas didn't shift his gaze away from her. He was still looking at her with a smile.

"Is there anything on my face?" Veronica asked while placing her hands on her face.

"No" Lucas said to her.

"What are you looking at, then? Veronica again asked being confused.