Ethan's POV
Lucy hadn't noticed me yet, too busy studying her phone as if it held all the universe's secrets.
"Did you see the venue?" One of her friends finally broke the silence.
"Grand Plaza Hotel," another whispered, like saying it too loud might make it disappear.
Lucy rolled her eyes. "It's just another charity event," her voice carried across the café. I smirked into my coffee, wondering if she'd recognize the foundation's name.
Her friend gasped. "Just another- Lucy, it's at the Grand Plaza! Even my mom couldn't get tickets to their New Year's Eve party."
I took another bite of my brownie, enjoying the show. The chocolate melted on my tongue as Lucy's friend continued gushing about the venue.
Lucy glanced up, probably to roll her eyes again - and froze. Her gaze locked with
