Chapter 81

Citrine watched Sebastian intently, her gaze fixed on every move he made at the claw machine.

If she was counting right, this was already his ninth attempt.

And still, not a single plushie had made it out.

"Want me to give it a try?" Citrine asked, testing the waters.

"Go ahead," Sebastian replied, a little flustered now that even his ears turned red

after so many failed tries. Hearing Citrine's suggestion, he quickly slid a game token into the slot for her.

Lining up her shot, Citrine pressed the button with confidence. The very next second, the fox plushie dropped easily from the claw.

"Got it." Citrine's eyes sparkled as she scooped up the toy.

"You're really good at this," Sebastian said, seeing her so pleased, a small smile tugging at his lips.

The way he said her name caught Citrine off guard.

"What? Am I not supposed to call you Citrine?" Sebastian noticed her expression and couldn't help but ask.

it's fine. You can," Citrine stammered. Honestly, he could call her whatever he wanted as long as she

using her name so familiarly took

from exchanging names that first day on social media,

since he was using her name, she couldn't just keep calling him "big brother" all

Citrine, then suddenly grinned. "How old are you,

Citrine answered, not sure why he was asking but taking the question

and cocked his head at

by my first name, aren't you getting away

logic. "Then what should I call

ridiculous-like calling someone "sir" at a bar.

couldn't come

stumped too. "Forget it, just call

Citrine nodded in agreement.

they wandered over to a few other arcade games. Sebastian soon realized this girl

she played, all those hard-to-read emotions vanished from her face; she was focused, almost childlike, and for the first time he saw

time they left the arcade, it was already late. Glancing up at the dark sky,

walk you home," he said.

the time, then decided

Waters Residences. They didn't bother calling

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