The player and the shy girl (english version)

Unveiling Secrets

I head to the kitchen and take a deep breath. Honestly, if I had stayed there any longer, I don't know what would have happened...

I try to calm down and focus on making my food. I still have an hour before I meet Mia...

I put the pasta in the pot and let it boil, then add the spices I want.

After about 10 minutes, it's ready. Just as I take it off the stove, I see Lucas walking into the kitchen. Perfect timing...

"I was just about to call you," I say, looking at him.

"Looks like you won't need to," he replies with a faint smile.

"Take a seat."
He sits down and grabs his phone, scrolling through it while I serve the food.

"Mm, doesn't look burnt. But did you maybe add some poison?"
I glare at him, and he gives me an innocent look.
"Just kidding."

"If you don't want it, Lucas, don't eat it," I reply.

I look at him and smile mischievously. He just ignores me and starts eating.

When we finish, I place the plates in the sink.

"I'm going to take a shower. I'll be out in a bit."

"Aren't you coming to Scott's party?" he asks as I head to my room.

"I am, but I'm meeting Mia first."
I shout back from my room so he can hear me.

I grab a towel and head to the bathroom...
I spend about 20 minutes inside and then step out...

I almost jump out of my skin when I see Lucas sitting on my bed.

"What the hell are you doing here?" I say as I pull the towel tighter around myself.

"You," he replies, and I narrow my eyes at him.

"Lucas, out. NOW!" I yell, and he gets up from the bed and walks closer to me.

"Calm down, tigress."

"Are you going to tell me what you want?" I shout.

"You better not be late, or there will be consequences," he says, giving me a wink.

"Get lost!" I shout back, throwing a pillow at him and shoving him out of the room.

I lock the door and lean against it, laughing. I didn't expect any of this to happen, but I do enjoy making him jealous...

Warning to myself, Emma: Don't fall for him!
I tell myself as I take a deep breath.

I open my closet and put on some high-waisted black jeans and a cropped gray top that shows a bit of my chest.

I dry my hair and head to the living room...

Lucas is on the phone. Wait... is that my phone?
I walk over to him and glare.

"Yeah, Mia, I'll tell her."
He says, and I motion for him to hand me the phone, but he hangs up.

"What are you doing? Why didn't you let me talk? And since when do you answer my phone?!" I yell at him.

"Relax, she called twice and was getting on my nerves," he replies.

I try to calm down.
"What did she say?"

"She just woke up and can't meet you right now. We'll go pick her up at 9:30, and then you can both get ready here."
Seriously, Mia?

"Fine, I'll go change," I reply, but his hand stops me.
I look at him.

"Why don't we go for a walk together?"

"Together?" I ask, surprised.

"Don't you want to? We've done it before."

"And the last time we went out, it ended in a huge fight," I reply, exhaling.

"Emma, if something happens, I want to see it with my own eyes. I won't accuse you without reason," he says calmly, looking at me.

I sigh.
"Are you sure?"

"I promise," he responds.

"Okay."

"I'll be ready in two minutes," he says as he heads to his room to change.

I sit on the couch and wait for him to come back.

"Ready," he says as I turn to look at him.

"Are you coming in that outfit?" he asks.

"Yes," I reply, and he looks at me.

"Alright," he says, grabbing his car keys as we head outside.

We get into the car.
"Where are we going?" I ask.

"Someplace of mine," he says with a smile.

"Okay."
He starts the car, and we drive off...

After about 10 minutes, we arrive at an old building.
I look at it curiously and then turn to Lucas.

"You'll see," he says.
We walk into the building, and he's carrying a bag in his hand.

We go up the stairs, him ahead of me and me following behind...
I stumble and nearly fall into him, but luckily, Lucas turns around and catches me, our faces ending up really close.

He looks into my eyes, then down at my lips.

"Watch your step," he says, letting go of me and taking my hand.

I look at him, then at our hands...
Is it normal to feel this way right now?

"Are you okay?" he asks.

I nod my head and we continue walking.

When we reach the top, the first thing I see is the view...
It's so beautiful. The sun is setting, and everything looks so perfect.

Lucas looks at me and smiles.
"Do you like it?"

"Yeah, it's amazing," I reply, genuinely excited.

I sit there for a while, watching the sun as it sets and all the lights turn on in the streets below. It's just so beautiful...