Tyler's face turned cold. He was friends with this guy, but they wrote about the same topics, making them rivals. Sharing a beer and some pizza was one thing, but when it came to pride, neither wanted to back down.

His eyes drifted to Athena, and suddenly, he felt a wave of irritation.

"Athena, if you don't apologize, then you can really just walk back."

He knew she was bluffing when she pretended to leave earlier. But now, he was serious about letting her go.

Athena stood up, avoiding everyone's gaze.

"Fine, I'll go."

With that, she turned on her heel.

Sitting on the couch, Athena heard Bert's teasing voice.

"Looks like she's got some guts, huh? Aren't you worried she might actually break up with you?"

Tyler felt embarrassed by the jab, growing even more annoyed.

were never together, so there's nothing to

on Elsa's

get a doctor

to

school, which is why

his cigarette, feeling more agitated. It was just past 1 a.m., the darkest part of the night. Athena only had her phone on her. She

to think about her as he headed

an hour, she found a random spot to sit down. The moon shone above, but it was a crescent-hardly bright enough to

Bert was getting ready for bed but noticed Athena still hadn't returned. He stepped out to look around.

decided to

restless with frustration, hadn't fallen

"What is it?"

an hour, and I haven't seen Athena anywhere. She might have really walked out. There are

Tyler's irritation spiked.

just found a place to hide. She wouldn't be foolish

around, even looked at the surveillance footage; she did leave It would take her until seven or eight in the morning to reach the bottom. Are you sure you don't want to go after her? If something happens to her on

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