Ink & Pages

18. Deal

I choked on my latte. Coughing till I can't breathe.

"You good?" Lucas asked.

I gave him a look.

After a few minutes of calming down, I asked Lucas, "Okay What? What's going on? Are you pranking me? If you are, its not funny. I really think you got the wrong perso-"

"Allow me to explain, cupcake" Lucas interrupted.

I raised an eyebrow at him.

"I need someone to be my girlfriend for a month. Its for personal reasons which I can't tell you right now. I think you'll make an average girlfriend" Lucas explained.

So its not because he likes me or something. Why did I think he liked me? Basically a fake girlfriend. That kinda hurt.

"Why can't you tell me the reason?" I asked.

"Because its personal....but.... I'll tell you.... when its the right time" he took a sip of his coffee.

I just looked at him while processing everything in my mind.

So I'm gonna be Lucas' 'fake' girlfriend for a month. To get my diary back. Okay. Let me just-

Aaaaaaaaaaaah..!!

After a few minutes of thinking , I cleared my throat, hoping i'm not making the worst decision.

Lucas perked up his head at that.

"So....what do you say?" Lucas asked.

I took a deep breath.

"I'm gonna have to make a few rules" I replied.

"Thought so" he waved a hand at me, motioning to go on.

"No skin ship. No unnecessary flirting or teasing. And don't even think about telling it to people outside our school" I explained.

Lucas whistled.

"Well cupcake, we have to pull some acts to announce our relationship. Holding hands alone won't do good. I might give you a few smooches or something else" he smirked.

My eyes widened and a blush formed on my cheeks.

"Y-you..." I stuttered.

"You want to get your diary back. Right, cupcake?" Lucas rested his face on a fisted hand.

I will do anything to get my diary from him. But he is making it hard for me. I can't believe i'm doing this.

"Okay. I'll be your girlfriend for a month ,to get my diary back" I stated.

"Alright then, it is a deal" Lucas stood up and put his hand forward for a handshake.

I, too, stood up and hesitantly put my hand forward. We shook hands and I gave him a small nod.

Suddenly he brought my hand towards his lips and kissed my fingertips softly. I was taken aback by his actions.

"Pleasure to do business with you, cupcake" he grinned and turned back, walking away.

I was glued to my position, not able to process any thoughts.

Wait. My diary.

I took off , to find him exiting the main entrance.

"Wait!" I shouted.

When I exited the main entrance, he was nowhere to be found. I lost him.

Ugh. What did I get myself into?

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