Chapter 25

"Is everything ready?" Yugjae looked as Lucy checked her backpack one more time and nodded.

"Will I see you on Monday?" She looked at him.

Yugjae nodded, coming closer to give her a hug. "You know how hard it is not to kiss you more, right?"

Lucy smiled, stepping back and holding his cheeks. She kissed the tip of Yugjae's nose, causing him to pout.

"It's better this way," she said, letting him go. She saw Yugjae nod and go to get his shoes from under the desk. "I hope your meeting with Jisoo goes well."

"It's not a date," the boy said as he placed the shoes in front of her and stood up, looking her in the eyes. "It's just another coffee..."

"The third one," Lucy smiled, pressing her lips together. "Just observe how she smiles, how she leans in, and if she touches your hand on the table, kiss her."

"It's strange to hear you