(Luca's P.O.V.)
As Riley and I sat in the very back of the car he told me about the dance and tried to convince me that it would be fun. I know I should believe him but I just can't. "I know you don't like big crowds but you'll be with me. I'll keep you safe." Safe. I haven't felt safe with someone other than Storm in years. I took a deep breath and put on the smile I've tried to perfect over all the years of pain.
"I-I know y-you w-will," I lied. "I'll th-think about i-it." Riley smiled.
"Okay," he said and nodded. Storm pulled into Tyler's driveway and we all got out. The whole neighborhood was here. Evan and Brandon have these occasional barbecues and they invite a lot of people. I saw Storm and Jackson holding hands and smiled.
"So, this is your house," Kyle said.
"Yep! My Dads
