SEVENTEEN

NORA

After the collision, Lucan and I just stood there, frozen in place, both of us blushing and feeling a bit awkward. After a few moments, we finally broke apart, our faces red and their hearts racing.

"I'm so sorry!" Lucan blurted out, his voice cracking slightly. "It's alright," I said, trying to sound composed, but my voice betrays my nervousness.

An uncomfortable silence filled the air.

The Ferris wheel was our last ride for the day. I let my driver drop Natalie and Lucan off at their home first before mine.

I felt a strange mix of emotions as I approached my front door. I was embarrassed by the collision on the Ferris wheel, but also strangely exhilarated. It was as if I had been thrown into a whirlwind of sensations, and I didn't know how to process it all.

As I unlocked the door and stepped inside, I realized how exhausted I was. The events of the night had taken their toll on me, and I could barely keep my eyes open. I kicked off my shoes and trudged up the stairs, all I