I lowered my face to the food on my plate, then slowly looked up at Ethan. His eyes were wide like he’d been caught off guard.

Why was he showing interest in me when everyone knew he had a girlfriend? It made me realize why it’s hard to trust people and let my guard down, even when they seem genuinely nice.

So, he has a girlfriend and he’s been hitting on me. I decided not to look up again. Instead, I focused on my food.

True to their word, the food was delicious, and I found myself feeling full and satisfied. 

I made a mental note to ask Mason for...