Chapter 216

Hayden went totally stiff in my arms. After a few seconds, he mumbled, "Are you pitying me?"

"I feel bad for you," I corrected.

He didn't say anything, and he definitely didn't hug me back, which made things way more awkward.

Right when I was about to let go, I glanced up and saw Jace standing a few feet away.

Wait, he was here?

I

And of course, Demi didn't bother giving me the heads-up.

I was about to drop Hayden's hand, but instead, I squeezed it tighter. He tried to pull away, but I held on.

Don't move."

He stopped. I kept holding his hand as I asked, "You're working late again tonight?"

gave a

tiptoes, leaning in close to his ear. "I've been

heard his Adam's apple move, followed by a soft, "Yeah."

gaze flickered over to

face shifting from pale

something when Demi's voice rang out

saw Jace walking away,

couldn't meet his eyes. He probably thought my whole affectionate act was just for Jace's

wrong. So, I didn't bother explaining

one of the guys knocked out the light in section C, group

expression didn't change. He just said, "Let's go

wasn't even there. I stood there, awkward, unsure if I

to let out

calm and steady,

master at keeping his emotions in check. Just moments ago,

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Such a headache," Demi

I hadn't been around much lately, I still cared about what was happening here, so

tripped over something, but suddenly I

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