I patiently ate as everyone talked. I sighed and continued eating, only to be nudged in the side by Shane. He sent me a confused look while I sent him one back. When did he sit there? I didn’t realize he was seated beside me. He leaned over slightly, whispering in my ear. “You’re awfully quiet.” If this would have been the situation last year, Shane Deville whispering in my ear, I would’ve had a heart attack but now it’s just…normal, I guess. There isn’t a spark igniting in my soul or anything of the sort. I shrugged. “I’m just tired.” He smirked and looked at me, scanning my face. “Awfully tired of Natalie, huh?” Finally someone that doesn’t call her Nat! I shrugged but couldn’t help the smirk that fell on my face. “You can say that,” I whispered back and he rolled his eyes. “She’s no

