CHAPTER TWELVE: SHANE

I'm currently sitting in my room wondering if I should listen to Leo or not. I don't want to go to school. So why is he insisting I go? He and Austin don't get to go to school, so why can't I stay until Athena wakes up too.

I know he cares, but he should stop treating me like a kid, I haven't been one for a long time, thanks to 'Daddy Dearest'. If I don't go down, he is definitely going to come up here and give me an ear full, so it's best I just get ready. I could just tell my teachers I'm sick and need to go to the infirmary where I could hide till the end of the day.

As I was about to get off my bed, a knock came from the door, thinking it was Leo. I ignored it, but the knocking didn't stop, so I went to see who it was. When I opened the door, I saw Austin on the other side, a small smile on his face

"Hey, kiddo," he greeted with a wave

"What are you doing here? Did Leo send you?" I signed as a sigh left his lips,

"Yes and No," Austin said, which confused me

"Which one is