If it gets too bad, go. I’ll understand.I won’t.
If there's anything I can do- I know there probably isn't, but...Just be here
Just a guy. A college-aged guy. Talking to Chloe.I watched him bend over the table, hands planted on it, his gaze fixed on Chloe, his lips parting in a smile as he said something to her. A slow burn s...
Of the Phoenix kids, the one Derek got along best with was Daniel. In him, Daniel had found a good sparring partner. And a plotting partner, too. Derek wasn’t just the biggest and strongest in our gro...
Tori said. She waved at Derek, who was brushing off his jeans. I said to Derek. Simon said. Derek glowered. I warned.Simon winced and murmured, I said. I looked up at Derek. He wavered for a second...
Put your badass faces on and follow me.
Simon said.I glanced back at him. Simon chuckled.
Seeing me shivering, he stretched a front leg toward the sweatshirt, pawing the edge and snarling when he realized he couldn't grab it.
She shrugged. She glanced over her shoulder. I thought she was talking to me. Then Derek stepped into the doorway. she said to me. She aimed a pointed look his way.
I'm behind you. I spun to see Derek. I can't win, he said. You're as skittish as a kitten.
Sit your ass down, Don Juanabe, Derek said.Don Juanabe? Ascanio pulled out his swords.Don Juan Wannabe, Derek explained. See I shortened it. If you still don't get it, I'll write it down for you after...
I whispered down. Chloe said.Derek tried to stop her. She said it made sense for her to be in the trees with me in case of a ground attack, and that convinced him. Not that it mattered, I think—she'd...
I said. I pushed my left one up, showing four bruises, dark as ink spots. Simon paled. He rubbed his mouth, still staring at my arm. Simon's eyes widened, then he lowered his lids to hide his surprise...
Was she telling you to stay away from me? I asked.He paused, then said, Yeah. He squeezed my hand out of Aunt Lauren's sight. It's okay. We're good.Chloe and Derek
I said.A dismissive snort as he got to his feet. He tried running again, and didn't fall, but did more lurching than loping, his legs threatening to tangle at every step.
What did you tell them?I don't recall. I think I mentioned your discipline and ability to follow orders. I may have said something about you being a team player.Derek emitted a strangled cough.Why? I...
What's wrong?I didn't say a word.Something's up. What is it?Nothing.His head turned, gaze going to mine. Yeah?Yes.A snort and he returned to his bowl…
When Derek hesitated, Chloe said, He scowled at her. she said.
Yeah, I worry what will happen when we stop running. When we go back to school. When she meets other boys. Boys who don’t argue and snap at her. Boys who don’t obsessively worry about her. Boys that c...
You didn't answer my question. Are you all right?I didn't do anythingYeah. You did. He looked at me. You did a lot-Chloe & Derek
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