Uncharted Hearts: From Casual To Forever

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ions swept over me. The photo of us from the party showcased the smiles

nted that I had copied Ruby's outfit to steal the spo

ress I wore. The video she posted showcased her effortlessly gliding throu

that dress now irked me. Ruby, a strikingly beautiful girl, sto

oment, I couldn't help but feel a pang of annoyance, not just at Lucas's poten

f conflicting emotions swirling within me. If only I had known about their past,

ected visitor's intrusion Anticipating Theo, who was designated to bring back my intoxicated sister, I opened the door. The vigilant security guard

surprise, Lucas stood there instead. In that instant, the memory of an intima

ghts." Lucas, the master of mischief, couldn't resist te

nd Lucas, casually greeting me with a hello. Without missing a

he said, playfully warning, "Next

living room. To my surprise, Theo made himself

I took the lead up the grand staircase to the first floor. The ambient lighting cast

like a walk in the park," Lucas remarked, his words delivered wit

lide without a response, I sho

silence with an unexpected revelation. "Of course, I

the unintentional direction our banter had taken. Reacting swiftly, I motioned for him to keep

o hear any nonsense fr

I enjoy teasing you a lot, gorgeous. You are so fucking cute when you blus

up my cheeks, a telltale sign of the blush he so casually mentioned. It was as if a spotlight

t torture that simultaneously thrilled and

the little dign

g to regain composure am

rds and actions was a trap I could skillfully avoid. However, this night became the catalyst, shattering the caref

bing the echo of our footsteps. Lucas, ever the gentleman, gently laid Ruby on the bed. Meanwhil

I resolved to change her clothes a

y's room, hands nonchalan

s," Lucas admitted, running his hand throug

I corrected a deadpan

und that resonat

I found myself drawn to the

uch and maybe grab a coffee sometime?" Lucas's request hung

t it," I replied

ut it?" Lucas questioned a gl

ether it's okay to exchange numbers with someone I

s, Lucas seemed surprised. "Yo

I don't think any man would want their girlfriend close to

out of place, girl. Y

pa

cause of a misunderstanding. And was our relationship only a

you, Lucas," nudging his chest with

ked up at me with a questioning l

ose as he walked away without a word. I watch

passed through. "I'll see you around, Love," Theo said, pulling me into

e of my actions, guided by my anger. The sting of regr

ing to do with seein

y that I shouldn't feel possessive or jealous. Hadn't I made a

od luck