Just as everything felt like it would be unbearable, James appeared in the sea of people, making his way over to us. "Oh, there's James!" I said to Lucas, hitting his arm to get his attention. James waved at us as he made his way over to our table. He wore a sleek, black suit that fit him perfectly, and I couldn't help but be shocked at how polished and professional he looked. It was weird in a good way – a stark contrast to his usual laid-back and goofy demeanor. "Hey, guys!" he greeted us with a grin. "Dang, you both clean up pretty nicely." Lucas chuckled and replied, "Thanks, James. You're looking sharp yourself." "Yeah, who knew James could rock a suit so well?" I teased, earning a playful glare from him. "I clean up nicely when I want to," James said, f