Chapter song: Best - Tiakola ft Rema
They were locked in a staring contest, neither man looking away or backing down.
He couldn't believe Lucien had seen through his bullshit, through his mask. Then again, maybe he hadn't been all that good at hiding himself in the first place.
Or maybe Lucien is just good at reading you.
For some reason that idea alone made his stomach curdle and churn. "I'm fine."
Lucien gave him an unimpressed sigh. Kenneth tried to let the pang he felt inside his chest show. "No. You're not."
"Yes. I am."
"Then look me in the eyes and tell me you aren't."
Kenneth did. He stared directly into those stormy blue-grey eyes. "I am fine. Just fucking peachy."
Lucien studied him. Then his expression softened. Just slightly. "You're a terrible liar."
Kenneth's throat tightened. "Fuck you."
Lucien didn't move. "You don't have to decide everything tonight."
Kenneth's eyes flickered. "What?"
