BRIANNA I found it a bit weird that I was being invited to a party by Diego. I turned my head toward him, a thousand thoughts racing through my head. “Why am I not allowed to say no?" What if I just want to be all by myself tomorrow?” My eyes were fixed on him, and I could see how shaken he was. His eyes lowered from mine, and he was busy fiddling with his fingers. “It would break my heart so much if you refused me.” His voice was soft and tender, and somehow it managed to melt my heart. With my lips pursed together, I managed to smile at him. “I would think about it and give you a call in the morning.” “Hmmm…alright, morning it is.” All was quiet, and only the chirping of birds filled the air. Killian, who was seated adjacent to us, was fast asleep and oblivious to all that had be

