Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

River was undeniably handsome.

Maddox worried that now that Romina was drunk, she'd start flirting and if she flirted with River? That would be... a scene.

He remembered his promise to Mrs. Lafond: to keep an eye on Romina. As tempting as it was to see how she'd behave, he did his best to guide her away. "This wine is so good! Let's have another drink," Romina said cheerfully as she pulled Maddox back. "You're back? Come on, let's toast. I'm in a bad mood. I want to drink."

Maddox tried coaxing her out again. "Romina, the party's ending. Everyone's heading home. Let's go too. I'll drink with you another day, okay? If you're upset, I'll stop the car on the way back, and you can scream into the night to vent. You'll feel better."

Romina let him lead her, but stopped suddenly. "Wow, look at all the stars! And the moon's so pretty tonight."

She leaned against Maddox, her fingers brushing his face. "Hey, handsome boy, come stargaze with me. Your skin's a little rough-you should take better care of it. Doesn't feel that nice."

Maddox didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

was drunk, she really did

her touching him like that, no one

admire the moon more comfortably there," he said,

just after ten more steps, she shook off his hand and

Maddox followed her. "Romina, where are you going? Let's go. Everyone else has left-it's getting

was what it was like taking Romina to a party, Maddox decided he'd

guy!" Romina suddenly lit

and groaned.

River do

see Romina