"So who's going to make our clothes for the ball?" I asked Lucas, I could not even run away from Lucas. Why? Just because!-

I was about to run off as soon as the classes ended. I do not really wish to talk to Lucas for now, I feel like I am going to explode! I took my white backpack bag and looked around the room. I sighed when I saw that there were no signs of Lucas for now.

I stood up, some of the students who were left inside the room bid their goodbyes to me with smiles on their faces. I know for a fact that everyone is very excited with the upcoming event. Of course, I was too!

This seems a little cheesy but I really cannot face Lucas for now. My heart's going to burst-

"Really? Trying to run away even though I told you earlier that you can meet me up." I stopped in the middle of my tracks, I really REALLY felt like everything froze on the spot when I heard Lucas' voice.

Awkwardly looking back with this smile that I, myself, could not even explain. I chuckled awkwardly and for the second time; Tried running away from Lucas but it looks like I forgot that he is fast enough to catch up with me.

And that was the very main reason why I am with this devilish man that won't just let me go! I sighed and pouted my lips while down at the bench beside Lucas. "Seriously, who had this idea?"

Lucas shrugged his shoulder and just looked at the leaves smoothly falling down to the ground. "I really thought you will be excited for this. Every girl inside the academy are talking about it. Like it's some kind of big event of their lives-"

"Of course it is a big event!" I blurted out, making Lucas chuckle while shaking his head. I realized how I reacted so I sighed and looked at the empty bench right in front of us awkwardly, gulping slowly.

"Looks like you, yourself is excited for it. Well then, who do you want to create our clothes?" Lucas said, my mind was a blur and I did not know anyone because inside the Imperial Palace they just give me the gowns and dresses I wear in a daily basis.

"I actually do not know anyone who makes clothes for certain events like that." I awkwardly chuckled while slowly glancing at Lucas.

I really thought that he would laugh at me nor tell me that I am a woman, I should know things like that; Yet to my surprise he nodded his head calmly.

"I.. too am actually stuck in the same situation as you that is why I wanted to ask you if you know someone you want to make our clothes for the ball."

With that kind of answer, I ended up almost laughing. I grinned at him and shook my head, sighing deeply.

"The ball is 2 weeks from now, I can write a letter to Daddy and ask him if he knows someone that can make our clothes. Isn't that fun!?" My eyes beamed due to excitement.

Lucas just looked at me blankly, shrugging his shoulders he stood up. Of course, I was confused so I did the same thing as he did. With my eyebrows furrowed, creased forehead and lips were slightly hanging open.

"What? I think you're idea is great, Athanasia. That's the end for now, gotta take a nap, been a long time since I've had one." Lucas said before waving his hand and walking away from me.

I was left there, confused and amazed really. I thought that he would spend some time with me today- I mean it's not like I was expecting something from him reALLY!

No, I wasn't expecting something from that Jerky magician right? I couldn't be- No, what if I really am? Why!? Oh God.

Without even noticing it, I sat back at the bench with widened eyes, I bit my lower lip and was about to bite my nails when suddenly there was a shadow right in front of me.

I quickly looked back and saw that it was..

"Oh, Ejikiel?" The excited smile from my lips slowly faded away, still I tried my best to smile at him. He is still my friend!

"Her Hig- I mean, Athy you seem like you are conflicted. What happened? Have you heard about the news? The ball?" Ejikiel almost showered me with questions.

He sat beside me and I just smiled at him. Answering his questions one by one. "It was nothing really. And yes, I already heard about the news. The ball is indeed exciting! How about you? Who's your partner?"

"Nothing surprising really, but I am excited because Jennette is my partner. How about you?" I giggled to myself, Ah. Jennette keeps winning seriously, you go girl!

I was about to open my mouth and answer Ejikiel's question but suddenly I felt like there was someone behind me, it made me stop really.

"Actually, I am her partner for the ball." His voice sent shivers down my spine. I then again bit my lower lip. What?? I thought he was going to take a precious nap.

I looked back and saw how serious Lucas was than earlier. I shook my head and tried to ignore him. Of course, I can do it since he literally left me here!-

"I was about to talk to Ashleah about who's going to make our dress, yeah?" He looked at me and I looked at him, confused. I was about to answer yet again- he interrupted me. "I am deeply sorry suddenly for interrupting your lovely chat with Athanasia, really I am. But I do not wish for her to start cramming and get stressed just because of the clothes. May I ask excuse us for now?"

Ejikiel could not say no. He ended up smiling and nodding his head with what Lucas' said. I was left there, stunned.

Lucas smiled back, nodding his head too. I felt how his hands softly held my shoulders making me stand up. I couldn't see anything at the back while walking, why? Because, Lucas' hand was softly placed on my waist and I cannot dare to look back.

I saw how his head glanced back, but I did not see what expression he had making me curious really.

Just what the hell is going on inside his mind? Lucas is always weird and unpredictable really. I chuckled to myself.