Aria
The moment the lecture ends, I practically leap out of my seat, ready to escape. But, of course, Lucas doesn’t waste a damn second…he’s already heading for the door, and, surprise surprise, she’s right there beside him.
I exhale sharply. Great. Just f*****g great.
As we step out of the classroom, Lily gives me a knowing look. “So, I’m guessing you’ve seen him?”
I nod, pressing my lips together. “Yeah. Saw him right after I left the bar.”
“We actually didn’t even know he was coming,” Mia chimes in as we settle on a bench at the student hub. “He totally surprised us. Theo was over the moon, though. At least it’s a first step.”
“First step?” I frown. “What do you mean?”
Mia shifts, hesitating. “After you left, Aria… Lucas hasn’t been the same. He kinda shut everyone out. Stopped t
