Chapter 5

With just our friends around, everyone's curious eyes were glued to me and Ethan.

"Tonight's on me, guys. Help yourselves to food and drinks. I've got to run," I said, making up an excuse to slip away.

Just as I was about to make my escape, Ethan caught me by the sleeve. I turned back, a little caught off guard.

Ethan's eyes glinted with mischief as he looked at me.

"So you kiss me and just plan to run off without a word?" Ethan smirked, his eyes glinting with mischief.

At that moment, I wished the ground would just swallow…