***
'Oh shit.'
Then, Emily spoke again, her tone calm but carrying a firm edge that demanded an answer.
"Tell me, Ren,"
She said, her eyes narrowing slightly as she leaned forward on the desk.
"What exactly did you do?"
The room fell completely silent.
Ren froze, his usual playful smile nowhere to be seen.
The weight in Emily's voice pressed down on him, and even the air around him seemed heavier.
He swallowed hard, trying to keep his composure, but his thoughts were spinning out of control.
Her gaze didn't waver, sharp, expectant, and a little disappointed.
Everyone else in the room stayed quiet. Rihana looked down, Alicia crossed her arms, and Xiaolung's expression was unreadable as his eyes remained fixed on Ren.
Ren tried to laugh it off, but no sound came out.
His throat felt dry, his heart thumping louder than before.
He could tell, Emily already knew something.
She just wanted to hear it from him.
***
[Date Ruined - 2]
"...Stay here."
