・Abigale's POV・
"Okay, kids come down!" My mom yells from downstairs. I quietly set down my laptop, glancing at Alex.
"Are you doing good working on the assignment?" I ask, breaking the uncontrollable silence between us.
"Yeah I'm doing fine," He says and I nod, walking out the door with him following close behind.
"Alex your mom called saying she'll be here in about 5 minutes so you two can sit down and get ready to eat," My mom says as we get in the kitchen. We respond by grabbing our plates before my mom taps my shoulder, "I need to talk to you for a second sweetie," My mom whispers and I nod, staying behind. "Are you okay? You two seem to be utterly quiet now," She asks and I nod, ignoring the feeling in my stomach.
"We're fine, just tired from all the studying," I say, giving a s
