She noticed one of his eyes was all red and immediately started rummaging

through her bag. "Let me put some drops in for you."

"You'll help me?" Lester asked, his voice light.

"Of course."

Sylvia nodded without a second thought, not catching the little smile that flickered across Lester's face.

He sat right down next to her, waiting expectantly.

Sylvia popped open the spray bottle, and a sharp medicinal smell blasted out, making both of them cough. The stench just wouldn't quit.

Sylvia covered her nose and mouth. "Let me open a window before we both pass out."

She hurried across the room, cranked open the window, and breathed in some much-needed fresh air. Only then did the smell start to fade.

She glanced at the bottle-some herbal extract for redness and swelling. The scent was... complicated.

Sylvia quickly screwed the cap back on, took a deep breath by the open window, and turned to find Lester standing right beside her.

They shared a quick, knowing smile.

"Sorry, I didn't even read the warning label," she said, a little sheepishly.

"Do you always have to be so polite with me?" Lester teased.


Sylvia suddenly realized just how close they were standing. She fumbled for words, not sure what to do with her hands.

Before she could come up with something, Lester said, "I'm staying here tonight."

Sylvia stared

just you and Ms. Ward living on this floor, right? If what she said is true, she's already

had a point, but

closer, lowering his

leave you alone,"

he spoke, his hand reached up, fingers brushing through her hair,

froze, her hands

She didn't dislike Lester.

with him

Maybe...

second, she started to raise her hand-to stop him, maybe-but before


and Lester instinctively pulled her

"Don't worry," he whispered.

power trip?" Sylvia asked,

"Where's the main breaker?"

outside. I know where it is. I'll go

started for the door, but Lester caught her

his voice. "Wait. Call Ms. Ward. Tell her not to open

immediately understood what he

have shut off the power from

who sounded absolutely terrified

out

Ward, please don't open your door.

Ward caught on fast. "Okay, okay. You be careful. I'll


"Thanks."

hung up, Sylvia heard the faint sound

Ward-she'd

dark, mixed

at the door,

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