The ride to school was pleasant, even the car smelt of new leather and aftershave. My cheeks were red every moment my eyes met Lucas, my lips stretched into a wide smile. I couldn't contain myself. The day had been so bright and perfect when Lucas showed up at the right time, taking me to school. Soon, I noticed the school’s building approaching and then we arrived. The car parked in the parking lot and he sighed in relief. “Looks like we’re here.” He smiled at me. I suddenly heard giggles and laughter around, it seemed a bunch of female students gathered around Lucas’s car, waving and giggling. I swallowed, thankful he uses tinted windows and they couldn’t see any of us. “Let’s get out now.” He stared at me. I gulped nervously, wondering how I was going to step down with all the

