~Joanna
My heart raced as Lanre kissed me. I felt frozen, unable to respond. What was wrong with him?
He pulled away, his face flushed with embarrassment. "I'm sorry," he stammered, his eyes pleading. "I shouldn't have done that."
I didn't know what to say. I felt awkward, my heart still pounding in my chest. I walked into the bathroom, shutting the door behind me.
I stood in there, my mind spinning. Why was Lanre so worried about me?
I came out of the bathroom, my face still flushed. "Why were you looking for me at the exhibition?" I asked, my voice tentative.
Lanre waved his hand dismissively. "Everyone was leaving," he said, his voice tired. "And I couldn't find you. I got worried."
I frowned. "Everyone left," I said, confused. "Grandpa Benedict was leaving, and I thought you'd a
