Chapter Sixty

I wasn't really sure how long we stayed like that, just hugging each other. "I need to get back to the dorms soon. I'm going to miss the curfew."

"Just send Joe a message saying that you're going to get back late."

"I can't just abuse my connections like that, Ali."

"Sure you could. I did."

"You tried." I corrected with a laugh. "And got your ass kicked by Aunty Jules every time for it."

"It's so unfair that I was the one getting beaten up when you were always there with me."

"I had my fair share of lectures!" I protested.

"Lectures are better than getting your ass kicked."

"I beg to differ." I scoffed. "Seriously, though, I need to get back. I promised Martin that I'd be good."

"That's a shame. I thought we'd get to sneak around the Guardians on patrol like we used to."

"How about during the holidays? That way there aren't many students around and Martin would have less to worry about." I suggested.

"You're staying here during the holidays?" Ali sounded surprised by the idea and I pu