Denial

Odis

Luna Adea and Ethan were making eyes at each other as they slipped into their own world. They shared touches and whispered sweet nothings to each other with the three of us around. I wasn’t one for PDA and I drew the line at kisses. That was my cue to look away and I had no choice but to give my attention to Leo and Paul.

What I wasn’t expecting was the ease Leo had with Paul. He was smiling and talking to Paul like they have known each other for years. I expected that from Paul he was an easy child and got along with others well.

Leo didn’t look at me and I was fine with that. He kept smiling and laughing. Maybe he hadn’t picked up on the awkwardness in the room or maybe he just didn’t care.

Adea asked Leo a question and they started engaging in conversation. I wasn’t sure what they were talking about but my mind wouldn’t focus. As much as I tried, it didn’t matter how hard I tried to my mind drifted to a crooked smile and a smart mouth.