CHAPTER FOURTEEN

The rest of the group dispersed shortly after dinner for their rooms, but Elijah hadn't left my side. He walked with me to my room, not once letting go of my hand.

"Uhh... Do you want to come in?", clearly he was worried the most about my sudden disappearance. We had gotten quite close over these two months. He nodded.

As soon as we entered my room, he engulfed me into another hug - holding me so tight as if he was scared I would disappear if he let go. I slowly wrapped my own hands around his frame and pat his back.

"It's okay, I'm right here, Lijah... Elijah look at me". I spoke softly as I stroked his hair.

"No". He buried his head further into the crook of my neck and took in a deep breath.

"Look at me Elijah", I said firmly but still used my soft tone. He lifts his head to look into my eyes. "I'm right here, Lijah okay?".

"Don't ever leave me again like that", he scolded me sternly but his grey eyes showed a bit of vulnerability. His hands gripped my waist as he looked down at me