THADDEUS POV
I followed Zandra down the hall, towards her room. After the incident at the cafeteria, we decided that it would be best to have our meal privately. I carefully set the trays of food on the table near her bed. I quietly surveyed the room. I frowned at the lack of personal items in her room. It felt like she had been merely existing but not living. It broke my heart with the realization that we have both suffered so much since high school.
"I know it isn't much, but it's home." Zandra said quietly, clearly nervous.
I slowly approached her, cupped her face in my hands. "Zandra, this isn't a home." I released her to pull her flush against me. I gently spun her so that her back was to my chest. I placed my hands on her shoulders. I slowly spun us around in a full cir
