"The food is already. Don't waste it. Just think of it as a regular classmate gathering."
I said a few considerate words.
Finally, Luna's irritation with my indifferent attitude boiled over, and she yelled at me, "Levi, what exactly are you trying to say? Is this never going to end?"
"Wasn't it supposed to be just a regular classmate gathering? We're not even in the same department."
Today was my birthday, but all the guests were Luna's close friends, which I had tacitly agreed to. Just like in previous years, I had no objections. But honestly, I had no topics to talk about with them, so I preferred to handle work.
I stood at the door of the study, feeling very calm. Considering what she knew about me, she should be able to tell that I was genuinely not upset or dissatisfied.
Perhaps I was mistaken, but I suddenly saw a flash of panic in Luna's eyes, though it was fleeting, and I couldn't quite grasp it.
"Then I'm making you stay and join us now!"
Luna pointed to an empty seat next to her.
I sat down, flanking Luna with Fraser on either side.
Her friend Polly came out of the bathroom and looked at me with hesitation. "That's my seat."
I quickly stood up, but Luna grabbed my wrist.