-HER- My words took him by surprise. I couldn’t have been more grateful for my stubborn side in such a situation. He watched me fix my dress heatedly before I walked out of the restroom. I was surprised that no one really noticed our absence. The conversation around the table flowed smoothly as I took my seat quietly. He didn’t follow me out right away. The seat beside me remained empty for several minutes before his brooding figure finally occupied it. I kept a straight face and pretended to be indulged in a conversation with Priscilla. But I couldn’t ignore him. Even though I looked calm, my heart raced in my chest continuously. I was aware of everything about him even though I was pretending to be oblivious. I could still feel it when his eyes would drift towards me before he’d l