Chapter 18.

I hear them come down the stairs before I see them. Appearing from the kitchen doorway, the first thing I notice is them coming down side by side, with no sign of tension.

They've been up there in Fin's room for almost 30 minutes, and I didn't mind waiting, with the time used to do what was needed. I just hope that the talk served as an opening for more chats to come.

Wesley is the first to notice me. He stops in his tracks, making Fin to do the same, as well as to quirk his brow at my hand with a bowl of cereal.

" Sorry, I was hungry, " I try to say.

" And you didn't think to make some for me? " Wesley says, with a teasing tone but I ignore him.

" Um, when you're ready, could you take me home?" I ask Fin.

" Yeah....Sure." He trails off, glancing between Wesley and me.

I think he can sense the tension between us.

I turn around, heading back to the kitchen. I take a seat on the stool and continue on eating.

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