Chương 66: Guilt

•••• You figure after almost losing control and killing someone, you'll stay home at peace. But unfortunately, that wasn't the case for Lucas. He was now in the parking lot, waiting for Allison. Chris took his threats to heart, not giving him even a chance to pick Allison up from school. It didn't take long, and Lucas saw them arriving. After a night of sleep, Allison's state looked much better. When she got closer, Allison glanced back at her father and couldn't help but notice the hostile look he gave Lucas.

While giving him a hug, she pointed towards her father in the distance.

"Did something happen between you two?" Lucas didn't respond immediately. He kept observing her face to see if she was truly fine. Seeing nothing wrong on the surface, he replied to her question.

"Maybe it's that time of the month." Allison glanced back at her father and burst into laughter. Chris, on the other hand, was not happy at all. Observing the two of them pointing at him and laughing made his expression worsen. Seeing her mood lighten, Lucas smiled in relief. As they were walking down the hallway, Allison suddenly asked a question that stumped him.

"Did you prepare your suit for the winter formal?" Allison waited for his reaction for a few seconds. Observing that he was silent, she mischievously exclaimed in surprise.

"What? Could it be you didn't even plan to invite me?" Lucas looked helplessly at her. He didn't even know that there was a winter dance tomorrow. Having Peter always around didn't give him much time to think about this stuff. This tale has been unlawfully lifted without the author's consent. Report any appearances on Amazon.

"Do we really need to go?" Lucas didn't know why, but he felt that something was going to happen. Allison rolled her eyes at him and grabbed him by the arm, dragging him as she started talking about all of the things they needed to prepare. After finishing his first class, Lucas met with someone unexpected: Stiles and Scott. Scott's face looked like he had killed somebody, glancing at him one moment and then at the ground the next.

"I'm sorry! I overreacted earlier." Scott was genuinely sorry for his outburst. Lucas didn't have a good relationship with Derek to begin with. That time Lucas helped him, Derek didn't react so warmly towards him. He even warned them instead. Lucas looked at his guilty face without any anger. If Scott chose to distance himself from him because of his refusal to provide information, it wouldn't make a difference in his life.

"Don't worry, I understand." Not giving him a chance to speak further, Lucas walked away quickly. He was afraid his killing intent towards Scott would resurface. Scott glanced at Stiles with hesitation.

"Do you think he really forgave me?" Stiles looked back at him speechlessly. Scott almost attacked Lucas, and it's not like it was the first time Scott attempted to attack anyone. He should know; after all, he was on the list. But not wanting to antagonize him further, he responded positively.

"Definitely! Maybe he was just in a hurry." Seeing Scott still set on this subject, Stiles quickly changed the topic.

"By the way, did you find someone to invite to the dance?" Scott's focus changed after hearing this, then he shook his head helplessly.

"I'm failing a class, so the coach will not let me go."

"Besides, it's not like I have someone to go with." Stiles nodded, then his eyes lit up when he saw who was passing by.

"You can go with Danny!" Stiles then stopped Danny, who was now looking at both of them in confusion. Scott's mouth twitched. Not knowing what to say, he stared blankly at Danny. Stiles, on the other hand, told Danny what that was about. Hearing this, Danny shook his head as he glanced at Scott.

"Sorry, I have a date, and you're not my type either." Scott's mouth went wide open, speechless as to what to say in this situation. He could only watch Danny leave, then he glared fiercely at Stiles.

"You don't have anyone to go with either." Stiles rolled his eyes at his pettiness. He tried inviting Lydia, but she was already invited by Greenberg. •••• The next day. Time passed by quickly; it was already time for the formal. Although Lucas was not keen on participating, disobeying was not an option. He was now walking towards Allison's front door. He had a bouquet in his hand, filled with different kinds of flowers. The black suit gave Lucas a gentlemanly aura.

He tried adjusting his necktie with annoyance, but still feeling bothered by it, he took it off and threw it into the bushes.

"That's better!" Suddenly, the sound of the door opening brought back his attention. It was Chris. Lucas gave him a nod, then entered without permission.

"Lucas, is that you?" A voice came from upstairs. It was Allison's. Then quick steps were heard getting closer. When Allison finally appeared and started walking down the stairs, his eyes froze on her splendid figure.