Chapter 20: An Unexpected Incident

After painful weeks of studying, the hell called finals were over. The high school students could now breathe an air of relief. Winter breathed in the cold air of the mid-last December, shivering. She stepped in through the café backdoor and was welcomed by Lucy, who pulled her in a bear hug. "I missed you so much!" she squealed. "Why? You bothered me every day by calling me during your work time," Winter hissed and pulled apart from the hug. "I was just checking whether you were slacking off or not," Lucy replied. When Winter narrowed her eyes at her, she added, "Also, because I was bored." "Oh, really? Should I go back then?" Cedric let out, sarcasm dripping from his voice, as he emerged from behind Lucy. "That's my cue to leave." Lucy gulped and scurried out of the staff room. "Why did you come here today?" Winter asked him. "It's just because Lucy wasn't sure whether you would come today or not," Cedric answered. "I can't leave her alone here, you see." With that, he followe