(Riley's POV)
"Hey, Luca! How are you?" I asked as I walked up to him. School wasn't canceled today since it warmed up a bit to melt some of the snow.
"F-Fine, h-how are y-you?" he asked.
"I'm great!" I lied and smiled. My mom and dad continued to fight until mom finally went to stay at her sister's.
"A-Are y-y-you sure? What a-about y-y-your parents?" he asked.
"Who cares about my parents? Let's just get to class," I said with a bright smile. I started to walk but Luca grabbed my hand and stopped me.
"R-Riley, stop. I-I c-c-can see y-you're hurt-ting. S-Stop lying t-t-to me. T-Tell me th-the truth." I bit my lip and looked away.
"I can't," I said and he looked at me confused. "Luca, don't worry about me. Worry about getting better."
"W-We've been th-through this. I-I need yo
