Chapter 62: Sexual Tensions

Rick's POV: "I've been doing pretty well," Lizzie said, leaning back in her chair. "Life has been a bit of a rollercoaster lately, but I'm trying to stay positive and make the most of it. I've been working on some new projects, trying to stay creative and productive." "New projects?" Rick asked, intrigued. "That's awesome! What kind of projects?" "Well, I'm working on a few different things," Lizzie said, taking a sip of water. "I'm trying to learn a new language, and I'm taking a pottery class. I've always wanted to learn how to make pottery, and I finally decided to take the plunge. It's a lot harder than I thought it would be, but I'm really enjoying it." "That's so cool!" Rick said he was impressed by her dedication to learning something new. "What language are you learning?" "I'm learning French," Lizzie said, a hint of pride in her voice. "It's such a beautiful language, and I've always wanted to be able to speak it fluently. I've been taking online classes and prac