Chapter 35: The Blackout

“There isn’t any music,” I replied meekly, breathing deeply.

Elliot swayed his hips regardless, stepping in close and wrapping his hand down around my waist. “I could have sworn I heard music, bella,” he crooned playfully.

I rocked my body against his to the rhythm in our heads. I couldn’t remember the last time I’d danced with someone. It was nice, except for the guilt of what Yujin would think if they found out. “This is wrong,” I muttered, placing my hand on his muscular shoulder. I had meant to push away from him, but my body continued swaying against his.

“It doesn’t feel wrong,” he offered, pulling me closer. “Do you want to pause the game and speak freely?” I could feel his body pressing against me, and I leaned into it comfortably. I made a loose grip on the front of his shirt, nodding up at him. “I know you want to protect Yujin, we all do. But they are guilty. We already have proof, they’re just waiting on my word to act on it.”