Jason did, in fact, need a minute.
Unfortunately for everyone else, his minute involved pacing dramatically in front of the lockers while muttering things like “this is cinema” under his breath.
Ryan looked one inconvenience away from dropping out of school entirely.
Emily seemed delighted beyond reason.
And Noah?
Noah was still looking at Lily.
Which was the real problem.
Because now that she knew—
Really knew—
Every glance from him felt different.
Heavier.
Softer.
Dangerous in ways she was absolutely not emotionally prepared for.
Jason suddenly pointed at them both accusingly.
“You two are making eye contact like divorced parents rediscovering love.”
Lily made a horrified sound.
Ryan physically winced.
“That is the worst sentence you’ve ever spoken.”
Emily nodded though
