I suddenly nudged Adrian, concern etched on my face. "Hey, are you alright?" I asked, noticing the tension in his body.
He forced a smile, his eyes not quite reaching his mouth. "I'm alright. What's the problem? You keep bugging me.”
I frowned, sensing that something was off. "You're acting weird," I said, trying to keep my voice low.
Adrian's expression turned mocking. "Oh, am I? Maybe you're just beginning to have a crush on me again," he said, his voice laced with sarcasm.
I felt a surge of embarrassment and anger. "f**k no, I don't have a crush on you anymore," I lied, trying to convince myself as much as him.
Adrian raised an eyebrow. "Really? Then why are you so worried about me? I’m back aren’t I? I’m not dead."
I sighed, feeling a pang of guilt. "I'm just worried, okay? I don
