The Day I Kissed An Older Man

"Hey, hey, Lucas, why the rush? Your cousin is here too, right? You should also consider what Melody wants. Maybe she wants to stay?" Thalia interjected. Lucas maintained a cold expression. "She already said she's tired."

In other words, there was no need to consider what Melody wanted since the only right thing to do was for her to go back to rest.

Melody was well aware of what Thalia was trying to do. She did not want to bring them back to her dormitory either; it was her sanctuary, after all.

"Well, if Miss Thalia is insisting on having lunch together, let's go eat outside the studio. I can rest after the meal," Melody suggested.

Both men seemed somewhat reluctant, but Thalia applauded enthusiastically.

"That's a good idea. You still need to eat some proper food even if you're tired. That way, your leg can heal faster!" Thalia exclaimed.

With that settled, they all prepared to leave. Lucas and Sherman walked beside Melody while Thalia went ahead alone.

me like this, I'll forget how to use my crutches," Melody said, feeling somewhat exasperated. She stopped walking. Lucas decided to use this as an opportunity to ask, "Well if you're

his hand the moment he caught Melody's rejecting

before, and seeing it then made his heart ache. He frowned, and his gentle face was filled

the restaurant if you don't

was upset by Sherman's offer. "This is between my

isn't it good that I can take care of myself? Why do you both have to baby me like that? It's putting unnecessary pressure on me. Anyway, I'll

Lucas walked ahead,

Lucas could not shake off his worry that Melody

Melody meant to Lucas or how far their relationship had progressed. However, the day's brief interaction left