So what's the deal with you and my sister?" He laughs shortly and rubs the back of his neck like something is there, tickling, tap

Don't stay away from me anymore."I stop myself, just barely, from telling him I won't. I can't promise that. Can't

But you're worried I'll get in trouble?" I try not to show how much this pleases me. I've managed to ignore him for days now and here I sit. Lapping up his attention like a neglected puppy. My voice takes on an edge. "Why do you care? I've ignored you for days."His smile fades. He looks serious, mockingly so. "Yeah. You got to stop that.