Unaware Lifestyle.

Chapter 11: Beyond The Surface.

As the laughter subsided, Ethan's friends regained their composure, their curiosity piqued. They exchanged knowing glances, their minds racing with questions. Who was this girl, and why was she in Ethan's house?

They couldn't believe that Ethan, their friend who had always been averse to bringing women home, had finally succumbed to temptation. What was it about her that had drawn him in? They wondered if he had finally given in to his desires and brought her home for a night of passion.

Ethan, oblivious to their thoughts, turned his attention to Lyra, concern etched on his face.

"Hey, are you alright?"

He asked softly, his eyes scanning her face. Lyra nodded, still looking a bit disoriented.

"Who are these guys?"

She asked Ethan, her voice barely above a whisper. Ethan smiled and gestured towards his friends.

"I'll introduce you later. First, go freshen up, and we'll get you something to drink."

Lyra nodded and headed towards the bathroom, leaving Ethan and his friends in an uncomfortable silence. The tension was palpable as they waited for Lyra to return, their minds still reeling with questions.

Ruckus, ever the jokester, broke the silence.

"Well, Ethan, it seems you've finally fallen off the wagon."

Ethan shot him a withering look, but his friends just chuckled.

When Lyra returned, looking refreshed and more alert, Ethan introduced her to his friends. They welcomed her warmly, their curiosity still simmering just below the surface.

As they sat down to chat, Lyra seemed to sense the tension in the air.

"So, what's going on?"

She asked, her eyes darting between Ethan and his friends. Ethan just smiled and shook his head.

"Nothing, just the usual guys being guys."

But Lyra's eyes lingered on his, as if she knew there was more to the story.

As they chatted, Lyra couldn't help but notice the curious glances from Ethan's friends. She sensed that they were trying to figure her out, wondering what she was doing in Ethan's house. She smiled to herself, enjoying the mystery.

Ethan, noticing her amusement, leaned in and whispered,

"Don't worry, they're just curious. They've never seen me with a girl before."

Lyra's eyes sparkled with intrigue, and she whispered back,

"Oh, really? And why is that?"

Ethan's face turned slightly red, and he hesitated before responding,

"Well, I've just never been into girls, I guess."

Lyra's eyes widened in surprise, and she looked at him with newfound interest.

Just then, Ruckus chimed in,

"Yeah, Ethan's always been a bit of a mystery to us. But we're glad to see him finally succumbing to temptation."

Lyra's eyes never left Ethan's face, and she smiled slyly, as if she knew a secret.

The tension was palpable, and Ethan's friends exchanged nervous glances. They didn't know what to make of Lyra, but they could tell that she was different. And they couldn't help but wonder what had drawn Ethan to her.