I was biting my lower lip as I entered the shop. Wax was there to get my order. He smiled at the flowers. As he accepted my order, I rummaged through my bag for the card but he held out his hand.
"It's on the house," he said with a playfully raised eyebrow. “We were told you'd get everything free today since you took your exam today. Is that correct?"
My cheeks heated. Other customers heard that. I smiled at Lauren, who smiled at me from the other counter. August was nowhere in sight and my curiosity gave me away. Wax noticed my searching gaze.
"He's inside working on some papers. I'm sure he'll be out now that you're here."
Lauren walked past him and elbowed him on the back. He chuckled. Lauren apologetically shook her head at me. I could only nod before excusing myself to my table be
