The one who came was Lucas.
His voice carried surprise. I only saw his lips moving, while my mind had long been tortured into a mess by heat and dizziness.
He frowned and raised his hand to touch my forehead.
That moment.
That touch of coolness was like ice water pouring into a burning furnace, sending a sharp buzz through my head.
I couldn’t think in time, nor did I have the strength to hold myself back. My body moved on its own, as if driven by something, leaning toward him. My hand climbed onto his shoulder, gripping tightly.
I knew this wasn’t right.
But I simply couldn’t control it.
My breath was chaotic in my chest, my face felt like it was burning, and everything in front of me began to sway lightly. I could only rely on him to stay upright.
I was too close.
Close enough t
