"Not at all!" I replied quickly. But my face turned red.
There was a slight pause as we both did our best to calm down. Lucas retreated behind the canvas after flashing me a smile, while I sat stiffly in the chaise lounge.
My nerves calmed down only slightly. Listening to the rhythmic scratching of Lucas's pencil on the canvas helped soothe me, but the heat from earlier was still present.
I glanced around the room, finding anything to distract me, until I finally landed on the small platter of snacks that Lucas had prepared for me.
Today, there were grapes, crackers, and an assortment of different kinds of cheeses spread beautifully on the silver platter.
I reached out and picked up a cracker with a slice of cheese and put it in my mouth. The saltiness of the cracker paired perfectly with the creamy cheese, creating a blissful pairing as I ate. My mouth felt a little dry, so I took a sip of the juice that was sitting beside the platter.
Oh, this is yummy.
