Chapter 385 - Unknown feelings (1/2)

Edward wanted to protest. He honestly wished he could spend a little more time with her, but he thought better of it.

He could not afford to admit that to her, especially not after making it out like he was just here to while away time.

”That's all right,” he said calmly, rising to meet her. ”Song Yu and I will drop you off at home, then. Come on,” he said, starting to leave.

He paused when he realized she was still standing. ”Is there a problem now, Red?” he asked, eyebrows raised.

”Well, thank you for the offer, sir, but I would really like to go alone. I'll be just fine.” She hurriedly left, finding her way to the small service elevator, and merging with the crowd already milling out of the arena. The ride home was riddled with thoughts of Edward.

Thoughts of how many times she wanted to reach out and take his hand. She knew he felt it too. Because there was no other reason why he put down his bag of ch.i.p.s right next to hers.

And even more intriguing that he became extra careful in picking up bits of his food with a deliberateness that said he was trying too hard to look like he was not trying at all.

She smiled in a lazy, dreamy manner that earned her a few stares from fellow passengers on the bus. But she could not be bothered. She just wanted to savor this feeling however long it lasted.

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”Edward, you ripe bastard! Do you mind telling me why you missed bar night?” Henry asked, slamming the door behind him as he settled down on one of the seats in Edward's study.

Edward paid him no attention, taking small sips out of his crystal glass somberly.

”Yah Henry, you fool, you nearly tore my face off when you slammed that door,”Jun Mo, thundered, announcing his presence in his friend's home.

”Stop yelling at me for a second and focus on Edward instead. Silly bastard is acting up and I demand an explanation. He doesn't even consider us worthy of being spoken to.”

Henry mocked playfully, poking at his friend's arm. Edward remained silent, finishing off the rest of his drink and getting up to pour some more.

”You, what did you do upset Edward now?” Jun Mo, the most reserved of all of them asked, smacking Henry upside the head playfully after he had dropped the large bag of snacks they had brought with them on the floor.

”Ow! Jun Mo, what was that for?”

”You guys, seriously. Shut up for a second,” Edward shushed the men who were busy arguing like toddlers.