Kimberly: Noah’s words stayed with me the entire drive. When he said it, he’d looked just as shocked as I was and maybe even a tinge bit remorseful. To be fair, he was right, which was exactly why I couldn’t even bring myself to be mad at him. However, hearing it laid out so bluntly by someone else hit differently and I hated even more that I had to hear it from Noah. “You’re awfully quiet.” Noah’s voice dragged me out of my thoughts. I blinked and sat back, surprised that he had broached the silence. A wry smile crossed my lips, and without looking at him, I responded. “Shocking right?” We bickered too much, and there was never silence between us. This could be said to be a first. He scoffed lightly then crossed his arm. I could feel his gaze on me. “Is it because of what I

