Silence filled the air, and the hand that had been holding her chin loosened.

Coco wondered if Lucas would think poorly of her. She didn't dare to see his reaction to her words.

"So, you're avoiding me because you want to be closer to me?" After a long while, Lucas's husky voice broke the silence. This time, his voice wasn't as cold as usual.

"Mhm," Coco replied with her eyes closed.

"Why?"

Coco was speechless. Of course, it was because—

"I like you, so... so naturally, I want to be closer to y