Expelled.

“It was nice to meet you, Damian,”Lucien said as he released Audrey’s face.

​ “Good to meet you, too.” Damian was clearly flustered.

Audrey figured it was because of being uncomfortable with Lucien’s display of affection.

​ “Let’s go, Audrey,” Lucien said to her. “You look too good and I’d like to keep you to myself tonight.”

​ At that point, Audrey’s face went even redder. Blood pounded beneath her skin. How she wished this was how Lucien was all the time.

He led her towards the door, dozens of pair of eyes watched them.

​ “See you at the final!” Damian called right as they were exiting.

Audrey looked back and waved at him. He seemed forlorn and upset, but Lucien pulled her away before she could dwell on it any longer.

​ “He likes you,”Lucien said as they walked towards his car. Audrey didn’t answer.

‘That’s not true.’ she thought.

He only saw her as a friend.

“Are you going to see him again?”

She ignored that question as they got into the car.

The atmosphere was charged with hostili