I can't . . .

Featuring Alice and Luke from The Perilous Secret

The Back Story:

Luke is a pretty minor character in our story. He's addicted to video games, consistently fights with his brother and only goes out for track (though, he tends to skip some times depending on his mood). He's not particularly compassionate, but he develops a small crush on Alice when he and his sister discover her on the streets and they allow her to stay with them and the rest of their hectic family. Alice is stressed and really can't handle all the chaos ensuing around her. (This chaos has nothing to do with the family.) Later in the book at a certain place at a certain time (I'd spoil the story if I told specifics) Alice breaks down. Luke is there to comfort.

Honestly, I'm not sure I can really see Luke comforting her like this. Like I mentioned, he's not particularly compassionate and lacks a single romantic bone in his body. Still, the point of this piece is for pose practice, nothing more. Whether Alice and Luke ever become a couple has yet to be seen. (I've actually never considered this before hand, so be warned)