Lucas smiled softly before he grabbed Jessica's hand in his and brought it to his lips ever so lightly, before he rested it back on his lap. The mere gesture was enough to warm up Jessica's face while Lilly observed what had happened from behind, saving her comments for later–meaning when she gets to be alone with her bestie–and so she looked away .

Jessica breathed in slowly then turned her focus to the window, busying herself with the view, but for some unknown reason her hand remained on Lucas's knee. This somehow reminded her that she wasn't alone this time. She knew she could rely on Lucas to take...