Tenacious Sky novel 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.

"Wait, Sky," he said quickly. I looked at him, still feeling embarrassed from being caught.

"It's not one sided," he said softly. I stopped as 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 him again.

"You-"

"We'll be late. Let's go eat," he said. I didn't say anything else about it. If I did, it would be a long conversation. We grabbed our food and took a seat. Shortly after, Easton joined us.

"Hey buttercup," he smiled as he sat next to me. Leo glanced at him before he sighed.

"I really wish you didn't know," he said out loud.