Chapitre 75: Smootch

"This is planned." Cosette cast the mischievous Luke with a knowing look. She was sitting on one of the lounge chairs while Luke was on the other. In the other lounge chair sat Maxen, not drinking even a bit of alcohol around. The music was loud and everyone was partying by the pool.

Some decided to swim to enjoy the high the alcohol brought to them and surely, they were having the time of their lives.

"It's not memorable without the presence of alcohol," argued Luke with a bright grin. He raised a bottle of beer and clinked the bottom against hers. "It's my first time drinking this kind of beer, but it's alright. Some of them were familiar with this and kids don't appreciate wine."

Cosette let out a deep exhale as she shrugged. "Don't drink too much."

"I can't help it. I'm angry." Luke winced as the acid traveled down his throat. "That insufferable brother of mine just gets on my nerves... always."