My heart thrummed wildly in my chest as we stared at each other.
“Brian? What are you doing here?”
“Liah wanted to see you.” He told me, and I looked at Liah, who looked confused for a moment. I knew instantly that was a lie, but Liah nodded at the end, joining him in his lie.
Why did he come up here? My eyes narrowed.
“And… how long have you been there?” I asked carefully, slowing my words.
Brian grinned at me. “Worried I might’ve eavesdropped? Don’t worry, I don’t have that kind of ‘bad habit.’”
I knew instantly he was referring to what happened yesterday.
“What do you want?”
“Liah was wondering why you were taking up so much time. We need to leave.”
Why not talk for yourself? He was dragging Liah into this so effortlessly!
“Give me a moment.” I found a bag and began to load so
