Chapter 132

Aria

Last night was not my finest moment. I was all in my feelings, and now, I feel guilty as fuck. First, I ate dinner without Lucas, then I went to bed without waiting for him. And the worst part? When he called my name, I wanted to answer…I really did…but I just froze. I didn’t know what to say, and I sure as hell didn’t want to start another fight.

Now, standing here, watching him walk out of the closet, I feel even worse.

“I thought you already went downstairs,” he says, running a hand through his messy hair.

“Yeah… I was just waiting for you.”

“Oh.” That’s it. That’s his response.

Okay, this is so fucking awkward.

I push myself off the bed and walk over to him. “Lucas… I’m sorry. Last night, I don’t know what…”

“It’s alright,” he cuts in. “We were both, you know… on edge. And I’m sorry too, Aria. I didn’t mean to treat you that way. I was being a dick. From now on… you can talk to Mark.”

“Lucas…”

“No, it’s fine