"Ava?" Adrian asked again, earning my attention. "Is that guy your boyfriend or something?" He looked at Ace too, and I almost choked on my own spit. I coughed, as my eyes started to water, and Adrian immediately stepped closer to me. His eyebrows furrowed in concern, and he rubbed my back. "You okay?" He asked.
I nodded, calming down in a moment. "I'm fine," I muttered, wiping away the tear that had escaped my eye.
"I'm guessing I asked the wrong question," he bit his lip, raising his eyebrows at me.
I looked away from him, clearing my throat. "No, not at all. Uh, he's not my boyfriend," I replied.
"Okay," he nodded slowly, glancing at Ace again. I looked at him too, and instantly regretted it, because there was a deep scowl on his face. I looked away, deliberately turning my back
