Ziana’s POV
Even though they didn’t directly tell me they loved me, I’m still an awkward mess. I don’t like the L word. It comes with the risk of getting hurt or people using your loved ones against you.
“Just because you don’t say it doesn’t mean that people can’t hurt you or be used against you. And stop freaking out, even if they did tell you that they loved you indirectly, you don’t have to say it back, dummy.” Arora says and I so far today I have learned that although she is the reasonable one, she is very straightforward and slightly rude.
“Oh stop being overdramatic. We’re alike in that way you just don’t like that I am now your bullsh*t meter and ding when I sense it.” She says, making me shake my head and snorting out a laugh.
“What are you laughing about?” Zane asks, pulling
