Just as Moira was at a loss, suddenly a light bulb went off in her head. "I got it!"

"Really?"

For some reason, every time Barclay said those words, Moira felt like he didn't believe her.

Now, upon hearing it again, she reflexively felt embarrassed and guilty. "Yes, really."

"Oh." He responded and let go of the hand that had been resting on her back, though his left hand on her waist remained.

Moira could feel him gently touching her spine, each touch so light, and it felt like he barely touched her at all.

"You seemed to like it when I touched you the last two times you got drunk."

"I don't remember."

"Shall I help you remember?"

Moira was dumbfounded upon hearing this.

She had no idea how to respond!

What should she say?

"I'm kidding."

Just as she was at a loss, Barclay suddenly chuckled lightly and then let go of her.

Relieved, Moira let out a silent sigh.

had leaned back, lost in thought, his gaze

side any longer. She propped herself up on the floor, intending to leave, but at that moment, Barclay beside her suddenly turned his head and looked at her. "You seem to enjoy kissing me, don't

not like that, Mr. Covington. Let

to her explanation. Once again, he reached

Barclay, but she couldn't quite

a coincidence? I quite like kissing you

had even finished, Moira felt

widened her eyes in disbelief as Barclay leaned in

escalate

before she could make sense of it, Moira realized that this kiss was

onto her lips, not planning

realized his intention and instinctively began, "Mr. Covington,

her words only provided Barclay with

instant, she was like a fish in boiling water, everywhere she swam was scorching

he finally released her, her mind was

in a daze, unable to believe she had

her ragged

calmed down, Moira's thoughts

return. At

realized what was off

Barclay!

who was drunk. It

beating chest and looked up at Barclay, whose brows

Barclay remained still.

half a minute before tentatively reaching out to touch him.

slowly lifted his head

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