Chapter 40

*** 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. We walked back to the house where we immedia