The Talk...

"Selena… we have to talk," I said firmly, as she held my hand, her fingers hooked into mine, wearing a silly smile while we walked through the sea of students, making our way to the cafeteria 

"About what?" she asked, tilting her head slightly.

"About… our relationship. About… us," I said. It was time I put an end to this.

I didn't want to be indecisive anymore.

I already had a plan—a plan to escape this world before the second semester. Having her with me would only ruin everything. I couldn't afford any emotional attachments.

Yet, I already had one. Toward her.

"Us?" she repeated, halting in her tracks.

"Yes," I responded.

"Is it… about my identity? The secret I kept from you?" she asked, her voice quieter now.

My eyes widened. How did she know?

Wait.

Did she beat it out of Victor?!

"Yes," I finally answered, piecing it together. That would explain Victor's odd behavior lately.