Chapter 79: Homecoming

Sawyer’s grip tightened around Waverly as she concealed her face into his body, muffling the sound of her tears to not disturb the celebration.

“Here, let’s go outside, alright?”

Waverly nodded into his chest, still covering her face. Darren looked to Sawyer, questioningly, to which Sawyer bowed his head to assure him that all was okay before following Waverly out of the restaurant.

Once the door shut and they were hidden by the wall of the storefront, Waverly faced Sawyer. Tears had smeared her mascara and her nose was beat red, standing out from her skin. Sawyer reached out a hand for hers and rubbed it.

“What happened?”