Chapter 7

Morning

I wake up and put on some warm socks then I put on a crop top and shorts I walk downstairs. I look at the time.

"5 am," I say softly, I walk to the window and lookout. I smile and watch the cars down on the ground. I feel like I'm being watched. I turn around and see Chase. I stand up quickly and look at him.

"chase I didn't think you were there" I whisper.

"you're up early," Chase says

"yeah...I guess" I say softly, Chase starts to make food for everyone.

"so you like Ravin right?" Chase asks I feel my face turn red I run over to him and grab his arm tightly.

"How did you know?" I say trying not to yell.

"you blush when he's a foot away from you," Chase says chuckling. I blush embarrassingly and sit on the counter.

"I mean...yeah I guess I like him..." I say softly

"But I've never loved anyone before well not like that," I say quickly

"it's fine just be yourself." chase flips a pancake. I continue to think and before I know it it's 10 am. I walk up to my room and look off the balcony. I watch the bird pass my head. I smile and lean on the railing. Ravin knocks on my door. I walk and open it not expecting it to be him.

"can I...come in?" he asks my heart pounds with every word.

"sure" I move and then start kicking myself for saying sure. he comes in and sits on my bed.

"what do you do in here anyway? You're always in here," he asks

"well, I'm usually out there" I point to the balcony.

"ah, the famous balcony," He says chuckling I laugh with him blushing. He takes my hand and leads me to the balcony. I blush more and look at our hands. He lets go of my hand and leans on the railing.

"Yeah your right, it's nice out here."

"Yeah, it's nice to just relax out here," I say softly he turns his head and looks at me. I feel my heart beat faster.

"You have very pretty eyes, do you know that?"

"oh uh, I think they're weird but...thanks" I turn my face away. I feel his hand grab mine again. what kind of game is he playing!? I look at him then at our hands then back at him.

"Why are we holding hands?"

"because I like you"