Athena
Our eyes widen before I try to stand up and hit my head once more. I close my eyes in an instant as I rub at the spot, cursing mentally. Alex's grip on my waist tightens which causes me to open my eyes and look straight into his.
I look away immediately, ''Um—'' Furrowing my eyebrows in process as I hold onto his hand, slowly removing them away from my waist, ''I should go.'' My voice came out as a faint whisper.
He let go of my waist, hesitating at first but his hands fall beside him, ''Go?''
''I mean, go inside.'' The quietness surrounding us make it even more awkward than it already is. I try to stand up and Alex pulls me down before I could hit my head for the third time. My cheeks heat up in embarrassment, ''Thanks.''
I feel his hand on the top of my head but before I cou
