Melissa.“Trust me, Melissa, it’s not what you think it is.”Louis’ voice pulled me out of my spiraling thoughts instantly.I blinked slowly, forcing myself back to reality as I stared at him. The intensity in his eyes only made my chest tighten further, and suddenly, I desperately needed to change the topic before I completely embarrassed myself.I plastered a smile onto my face.One that hopefully looked natural enough.“You probably haven’t eaten dinner, right?” I asked suddenly, my voice softer than intended as my gaze wandered everywhere except his face.The walls, the hallway, just anywhere but his eyes.“Yes, I haven’t,” he replied.Then, before I could even think of escaping the conversation again, he grabbed my shoulders gently, forcing my attention back to him.My breath hitched instantly.“Do you mind joining me?” he asked, a mischievous smile slowly spreading across his face.And gosh…that smile should honestly be illegal because I wanted to stay upset, at least for a lit
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