What if you get kidnapped by some flirtatious aunts?! Or, heaven forbid, even more audacious flirtatious uncles?!
— Liz
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Liz's heart raced as she bit her lower lip, her fingers clenching in her lap as she spoke nervously, "Do you... do you personally want to be in a romantic relationship with someone? Maybe with a girl you like?"
Lucian fell silent. His gaze locked onto Liz's for a moment before he turned his eyes away.
His mouth opened as if to answer, but his phone suddenly blared a loud ringtone.
"Ah!"
Both of them jumped in surprise, their conversation abruptly halted. Lucian muttered an apologetic "excuse me" and quickly reached his phone into his pocket. "Oh my, I forgot. I have a meeting with my advisor this afternoon."
"Oh, okay."
"I'll get in touch with you later," Lucian said quickly as he grabbed his bag. He gave Liz a brief wave and walked away.
