Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan) novel Chapter 2385

She placed a playing card between her lips and turned to head towards Hilary, but unexpectedly, Romeo, the guy from earlier, stepped in between them, catching the card with his mouth. As anticipated, the card slipped, leading to an accidental kiss between them.

Miranda pretended to be shocked, her mouth wide open, which Romeo took as an opportunity to kiss her more deeply. Cheers erupted from the surrounding crowd, and only then did Miranda push Romeo away, a hint of playful irritation on her face. "Romeo, you're such a nuisance!"

Romeo grinned, unfazed. "I'm just playing along with you!"

Miranda looked at the others. "How about we make this more interesting? If the card falls, both players have to face a penalty!"

"What kind of penalty?" Zoey asked.

Romeo pulled out a booklet from under the table. "It's all here. Roll the dice, and let fate decide the punishment."

Everyone agreed, forming a circle to dive into the game.

The game was thrilling, filled with a hint of flirtation, which reminded Sophia of Jason's advice not to engage in overly provocative games. She stood up, "You guys go ahead. I'm sitting this one out."

"What's wrong?" Zoey inquired.

"We're all adults here, no need for pretense," Miranda smirked, "Pretending to be innocent?"

Hilary chimed in, "Can't blame Sophia. Maybe she's never been in love."

Their teasing was clear, prompting Crystal to slam her playing card down. "Are you looking for trouble?"

Miranda and Hilary fell silent.

Zoey smiled, "No worries. Sophia can sit this one out. We'll play, and she can watch."

So, Sophia settled on the couch, engrossed in a mobile game.

Jason texted her, "What are you up to?"

The duo faced their penalty – ten minutes in a "time-out" room as the dice dictated. Miranda pretended to be reluctant, but the crowd's teasing and Romeo's gentle coaxing led her away.

The others paused their game, filling the time with laughter and chatter, waiting for the duo to return.

Zoey glanced at Sophia, then made her way over, sitting beside her. She peeked at Sophia's phone. "You play this too? I dabble a bit. Let's add each other as friends?"

Sophia gently declined. "No need. I hardly play."

Zoey poured Sophia a drink, smiling. "You're not still holding a grudge from our school days, are you?"

"No," Sophia replied softly. "It's been years. No point in holding onto it."

"Right. Besides, the whole thing with Robin back then, you misunderstood me!"