Chapter 174 - Ch. 174 Applying The Cream On His Chin

Per the promise given by Robert to Kaylee's music team if they join the winter music camp program, the campus music director let Kaylee's music team take spots at events that Arnold Miller's team should perform.

And today was the first day they would appear in public, and they have to play five songs. Before their performance, there would be some seniors from the dance section performing a flashmob dance. For three full days, Kaylee's group practiced together with the dance groups.

The big difference was… Nicholas Larson, who practiced with them, was not Kaylee in disguise.

Since Declan has found out that Kaylee disguised as Nick in the days, Declan monopolized the girl's free time and didn't let Kaylee go back undercover as Nick.

As a result, it was Nick who had to appear every time there was practice with Jacob and the others. Plus, Nick has a month's leave time, so there were no concert schedules that would conflict with Kaylee's group performance schedule.

Kaylee invited Lydia to give Nick the same impression to make the young man less masculine. At the same time, she wanted to look the prettiest tonight as she will go on a date with Declan.

Not only Kaylee but Wendy also wanted to dress up as she will meet her new date for the first time.

"You know, I would have thought the world already stopped rotating when I heard my sister wanted to look pretty."

"Are you seeking death from me?"

"No," Nick ran to hide behind Kaylee, making Kaylee laugh. "Kaylee, now you know that my sister is so mean to me. I need a hug." whined the boy while putting on puppy eyes.

"Here, here." Kaylee granted Nick's wish and hugged his shoulder, which Nick happily accepted.

On the other hand, Wendy rolled her eyes lazily while Lydia hid her frowning face by focusing on arranging her make-up tools.

"Kaylee, aren't you afraid your husband will punish you? I think he's a possessive guy who won't let any guy touch you."

"..." Kaylee couldn't deny it and couldn't help but remember everything Declan did just because she was taking a picture with her male friends. If only Declan had been here and seen her embracing Nick even though Nick was like her brother, he would have done the same.

But….

"He won't know." nevertheless, Kaylee let go of Nick's shoulders and walked over to Wendy to sit next to her. "By the way, how is your grandmother, Lydia?"

Lydia stopped her arranging movement the moment she heard a question from her client. She turned to Kaylee in confusion. "Grandmother?"

On the other hand, Nick was glued to his spot and glanced at Kaylee with a confused look. Why did the girl suddenly mention Lydia's grandmother?

"I wish she is still healthy and fine."

"Ah, she is, miss. She's still healthy and fine." Lydia answered with her usual cheerful smile.

Wendy and Kaylee believed in Lydia's answer and didn't feel suspicious about the forced smile on her face. If Nick hadn't witnessed Lydia's grandmother in the hospital, he might as well have been fooled.

Now that he knew it, he could detect the sadness in the girl's eyes.

"That's great. You know, you're not just my make-up artist. You are our friend, so feel free to let me know if you need something."

Lydia chuckled as she stood up with one of her make-up brushes. "Thank you, miss. But I'll be fine. Anyway, who will I dress first today?"

Wendy and Kaylee simultaneously glanced at Nick. "He will first."

"Why me?" Nick protested because he still wanted to play online games, which he had postponed when Kaylee and Lydia arrived.

"You forgot you have to meet up with your group in two hours? If we go first, it will take a long time, and you will be late."

Kaylee nodded in agreement to her friend's comment making both of Nick's shoulders slumped dejectedly.

Nick sat in an upright chair without a backrest and allowed Lydia to give a slight touch to make his face's frame similar to Kaylee in disguise.

"I just noticed now, you're getting taller." was Kaylee's comment. A few months ago, Nick was the same height that no one would notice the difference between Kaylee in disguise and the real Nick.

She didn't know when Nick grew taller, and it seems Kaylee should look for shoes with inside heels so her friends wouldn't suspect Nick's height change.

"Of course. I'm still growing up," stated Nick with a proud tone. "I will be as tall as the Eiffel tower!"

"Then you will be a monster," snorted Wendy, earning a giggle from Kaylee and Lydia.

Lydia did her job and darkened Nick's jaw. She was very relieved because it seemed that this young man had decided not to tease her this time. At least, she could concentrate on completing her task without having to worry about her disturbing turmoil heart.

But…

Why did Nick look into her eyes so intently? She felt this young man was seducing her just through the eyes alone.

Lydia decided to pretend not to know and stay focused on her work.

The moment she applied a skin-tone cream under Nick's lower lip, that's when her eyes fell on them. For a moment, her hands didn't move as if she had doubts about what she was doing.

Nick realized the girl in front of him was silent as if someone stopped time around her. He glanced at his sister, who occupied chatting with Kaylee, so the two of them didn't notice Lydia's motionless.

To bring Lydia back to reality, Nick moved his face forward until his chin touched Lydia's tiny finger that was applying the cream.

His efforts were successful, and Lydia returned to her work, and now the tip of her finger stroked Nick's chin to spread the cream. Lydia curled her finger to even out the cream color on his chin without realizing she was touching Nick's lower lip, making the boy feel strange.

Suddenly, Nick opened his mouth wide and brought the curled finger inside his mouth, making Lydia's pupil enlarged.

'What is this boy doing?!'