More of Luke’s friends arrived, and he introduced me to them all. I’d never considered myself shy before, but I could feel a tiny ball of anxiety spinning in my stomach. What kept me going, though, was the bright smile on Luke’s face. When we were teenagers he’d been so introverted, and now it seemed like he was much more comfortable in his skin. The contrast between shy and aloof Luke and the cheerful and optimistic Luke was like night and day.
“When did you become so popular?” I whispered, then I delighted in the feel of his arms as they wrapped around my waist.
“I’m not.” Luke blushed, and then Sneaky was giving us fresh drinks. I didn’t want any more alcohol, but felt awkward turning it down. We were near the front entrance by the windows, which were filled with potted plants and fic
