Chapter 263

Deborah laughed again and was kind enough to enter the room so as not to make it too obvious. Runa, on the other hand, remained loyal to me as I knew her. We both turned to the new conversation partner and I replied, "Sure. What's up?" I could guess, but I'd better investigate.

He looked apologetically at Runa and said, "Actually, I wanted to talk to Luana alone." She gave me a questioning look because it was my decision. I nodded at her and with a sigh, she turned around so she could head to the classroom.

Bruno cleared his throat and asked, "Do you already have someone to accompany you to the ball on Saturday?" By today everyone had probably decided that it was okay to ask me out. The separation was in the recent past.

"Yes, I have that. After all, the ball is already on Saturday." If you had to burn in the underworld for lying, I was guaranteed a place.

"Oh, ok. I just thought you didn't have anyone because of Eric. If something changes and you want someo