Coco looked worried. "B-But if it gets on the news… It may go viral. Won't our relationship be exposed then?"

"You don't want the public to know we're dating?" Lucas asked.

Coco felt very awkward. "I think that'll gather too much attention, and…" After a short silence, she said, "I had some history in university. I don't want anyone to use that to attack you and cause you trouble."

Lucas stopped in his tracks. He turned to look at Coco, seemingly surprised by her words. He thought she was wor