The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Lucas had never thought of Melody as a cold person. After all, if she were truly cold, why would she come into the forest looking for him?

Melody lifted her head, still teary-eyed, and locked eyes with him. "You got it wrong. I am a selfish and cold person. You mistook me for someone else! I am inherently selfish. In fact, I wouldn't mind if you and Thalia stayed in this forest forever!"

Lucas knew she was just speaking out of anger, but he still worried about where she might be injured. He quickly got to his knees.

"Did you sprain your ankle? Did you get hurt somewhere else? Tell me, okay?" Lucas reached for the flashlight, shining it on Melody's body. She flinched slightly.

"Why are you worried about someone as selfish as me? You should just let me be. Even if I get injured or break my foot, it's none of your business!"

Melody's words were clearly spoken in anger, so it was likely related to her foot. Lucas remained silent, focusing on examining her foot carefully.

He

her ankle, saying, "It's none of

your left foot," Lucas

soon as he touched Melody's left ankle,

lift her up. "Ah!" Melody exclaimed, feeling her cheeks flush with

ground and carefully sat Melody on top of

my pants are already dirty. Now you're going to catch a cold! But what do I care?

corner of Lucas' lips. Melody's temper

myself up to you. I put my coat under you because I don't want you to catch a cold. You've just recovered, and now you've twisted

He had taken care of her closely in the hospital for several days, and it seemed like he would have

her head down silently. She had not