"Hmph, so secretive," the woman muttered, crossing her arms and tapping her fingers on her elbow. "So, what happened? Why didn't you show up these past few days?" Her voice carried the frustration of someone who had waited too long but also the curiosity she couldn't suppress any longer.
Lucian let out a soft sigh, his posture slightly tense. "Ugh, nothing major. Just… some personal matters," he replied, trying to keep his tone light and dismissive.
She tilted her head, clearly unconvinced. "Is it about that crush of yours again?" she asked, attempting to sound casual, but there was a subtle sharpness in her words, a faint edge that hinted at something more.
Lucian shifted uncomfortably, his gloved fingers tapping against the handlebar. "Oh, that... Yeah, it's a long story, but I've given up," he said quickly, hoping to steer the conversation away from the topic.
