Derek immediately looked at me like he expected me to save him. To lie for him or to change the subject, and Lucas noticed it too. His eyes narrowed slightly before he folded his arms.“Well?” he asked again. “What were you doing out here this early in the morning?”Derek cleared his throat. “I don't know, man. Walking, maybe.”Lucas stared at him flatly.“In the woods.”“Yes.”“This very early? At sunrise.”“…Yes.”“In torn clothes.”Derek looked down at himself briefly.“…Fashion choice?”I pinched the bridge of my nose. “Derek.”He looked at me again immediately, and there was something nervous in his eyes now, like he was trying to read what I wanted him to say.I tilted my head toward Lucas slightly and lowered my voice.“Just answer him,” I whispered.Derek frowned faintly. “I am answering him.”“No,” Lucas deadpanned, “I don't know what this is, but you're not answering me.”Derek sighed dramatically.“You people are exhausting.”Lucas took a step forward.“What were you doing
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