"Yes?" He asked.

I opened the door slightly and poked my head in.

Shirley was sitting on his desk with her leg crossed over the other and Elliot was seated on his chair, facing his computer. He barely looked up to see me.

"Well, look who it is. Is Luna work too much for you?" Shirley asked mockingly.

I pressed my lips together in a thin line. I expected to see Beta Leo in here as well, but he wasn't. It upset me knowing that Elliot had been locked away in this office alone with Shirley. "No, it's actually going great," I told her as I looked at Elliot.

He paid me no attention and that irritated me.

"I came here to see if Elliot was hungry," I said, talking to Shirley but looking at Elliot.

He looked up at me.

"Shirley and I just finished eating a bit ago. Have you not eaten yet?" He asked, narrowing his eyes at me.

a punch in the

I haven't," I murmured. "I've been so busy I hadn't had the time. I'll

was about to leave when Shirley said from behind me, "We are going to work a lot this evening, so don't bother

my back was turned toward them

muttered before

Shirley said, but

until almost 2

into bed. I didn't want

start any arguments about why he was strolling into the room so late at night. I was too exhausted

in the art studio working on my latest painting.

found Beta Leo and asked if Elliot

told me to tell you that he'll be late again

I managed a nod. However, Beta Leo could

isn't what it seems; Shirley

I said, holding up my hand and stopping his words. "I'm

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