What Works… 20B

"You're the reason we're here aren't you?" Tate asked.

"I should thank you though. I get to miss school." Tom flashed a smile. "So tell us. What happened? Why'd you fight with Otto?"

"It wasn't Otto. I'm tired. Go away."

"But downstairs you said-"

"I said go away!"

"Sawyer?" Raina called, pushing the door open. She'd heard his voice but she didn't believe it. Until she saw his face. "Hi." Arms wide open, she rushed to him. His arms went round her waist like they use to. "You're here."

"Surprise!" Tate exclaimed. "Let's go mate."

"I want to know-" Tom stopped himself. "Fine."

Sawyer nuzzled into her neck, his eyes closed. When last was he this close to her? "Hi." He let go and pulled away.

Worry took over her face when she saw his. "What happened?"

"It's nothing." Somehow, Tom was the one he wanted to tell about this.

"It's not nothing."

"It's healing."

"Ray." She frowned. "Were you attacked?"