The car came to a gradual stop at the red light.

Just as Moira stole another glance at Barclay, he turned his head to meet her gaze.

Their eyes locked, and Moira's mind went momentarily blank, her cheeks crimson.

His dark eyes flickered slightly. "Do you find it pleasing?"

Moira's face reddened even more. "...It's quite pleasing, yes."

Otherwise, why would she have been admiring it all this time?

Barclay tapped his hand on the steering wheel. "Shall we admire it further when we return home?"

He spoke, furrowing his brow slightly as if troubled and conflicted. "When you gaze at me like that, it's hard for me to concentrate on driving, and safety is paramount."

Moira listened, momentarily at a loss. Almost instinctively, she clasped her thigh. "...I apologize, I won't look again."

Bursting into tears, feeling deeply ashamed.

Yet, as if understanding her thoughts, Barclay suddenly chuckled, reaching out to tousle her hair. "It's alright, nothing to feel ashamed about. We all have a desire to present ourselves in the best light."

A subtle scent of wood accompanied his gesture, and Moira couldn't shake the feeling that Barclay's gaze held a touch of affection.

Affection?

thought, 'What are you

jolting Moira back to

time, the traffic light

and started the car

her phone, surprised to find an apology message from

thing to you! But rest assured, I've already had security escort them out of

Escorted out?

Cynthia being

candid admission of affection, her hand trembling, nearly dropping

her agitation.

him. "Ms. Hurst just sent me an

"Really?"

security throw those two women

did the right thing," Moira grimaced. "But isn't

Moira wasn't exactly playing the role of a saint in their circle, especially considering the embarrassment of being escorted out by security. Such its could easily trend on platforms like

they think about how much they'd hurt you when they bullied

point," Moira admitted, feeling

phone lit

It was a text from Juliet: [Hey, what went down tonight? I heard

Juliet: [Video.mp4]

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