Tenacious Sky

Chapter 28

When I woke up the next morning, Leo was gone. It was the first time I'd woken up by myself. I looked around confused before I went to shower and change into my uniform. When I finished in the bathroom, Leo was back.

"Hey, where did you go this morning?" I asked.

"I couldn't sleep so I went for a run. I'm going to shower," he said quickly. After Leo was dressed and ready to go, we headed to the cafeteria for breakfast. Walking along the pathway, I debated whether or not to tell him that I heard what he said last night. Halfway to the cafeteria, I couldn't hold it in anymore. The air around us had become awkward.

"I didn't actually think it was a mistake. I just... I didn't know how you would react," I said timidly. He stopped in his tracks as he stared at me. I stopped with him as I watched his face go to one of embarrassment and surprise.

"You weren't asleep last night?" He asked. I shook my head.

"I didn't mean to offend you, honestly. I just panicked. You were the only person who knew my secret, and you were willing to help me. I didn't want to scare you off," I tried to explain.

"Do you like me?" He asked bluntly. My cheeks heated as I looked away from him.

"Did you have to say it like that so suddenly?" I muttered to myself before I started walking again. Leo's hand held my wrist as he stopped me.

looked at him, still

I stared at him. If I heard him correctly, he was saying that he liked me too. He let go before he began walking again. I hesitated before walking with

"You-"

about it. If I did, it would be a long conversation.

he sat next to me. Leo glanced at him before he sighed.

wish you didn't know," he said

people, so I'll take the burden off of your hands and protect Sky from now on," Easton said as he slung an arm over my shoulders.

will take care of Sky. You stay out of it," Leo seethed. Easton and Leo stood there glaring at each other.

glanced around the quiet cafeteria. Everyone had stopped what they were doing to watch and see if a fight would break out. I finally got Leo to release Easton

about?" I asked as I finally stopped under a tree a ways away from the walking path. He sighed before

likes you bothers me. I know that it's possible for him to help too, but... I don't want anyone taking my place. I liked it better when I was the only one who

confused. I sighed

just a friend," I reminded him. He placed a hand on my shoulder before pulling me into a hug. I hesitated before bringing my arms around him too. After a moment,

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