Alec walked me all the way to my bedroom door, filling the quiet hallway with fascinating stories about things I never knew.I looked up at him, listening intently and smiling, feeling as though this quiet walk was one of the happiest moments of my day.Even right outside my doorway, we lingered, still laughing softly at his stories."Well, I'm going to head inside my room now, Alec. Thank you for taking the time to accompany me and keep me company," I said with a smile, my hand resting on the doorknob.I was just about to push the door open when he stopped me, his hand gently wrapping around my arm. "Wait, Ken."I turned back to look at him, freezing in place."Hmm? Why? Is there a problem?" I asked, noticing the hesitation in his eyes—as if he was desperate to say something, but the words were trapped in his throat.I let go of the doorknob and turned to face him fully. "Is there something you want to tell me?"I held his gaze, completely unable to read the emotions swirling in his
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