CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE: ATHENA

After detention, the class fell silent, and I couldn't stop thinking about what Leo had said to Austin; I don't think he even noticed what he had said; he said I was his, but what did he mean by that? Should I ask him? It was all so unsettling; perhaps I was overthinking things; but I'm not sure why I was reading so much into this situation.

Would I like us to be more than just friends? I'll be honest. I had entertained the idea of us becoming more than just friends; which made me wonder what it would be like to be Leo's girlfriend? Maybe I should just ask him because it's so frustrating.

"What's going through that pretty head of yours, Princessa?" I said right away, feeling the heat in my cheeks; I must be as red as a tomato right now.

"If it's nothing, why are you blushing? Please, tell me."

"i.., can't say"

"You guys should find a room, you're looking at her like you want to kiss the hell out of her face," Austin said before making kissing noises at Athena.

"Stop it, Austin," Athen