“That’s new.” I said.
“I don’t scare easy. But watching you walk into thing like that does.” He admitted.
I let out a small breath and looked away for a moment before I looked back at him.
“I don’t walk into them.” I said.
“You do.” He said.
“I survive them.” I said.
“That’s not a plan.” He said.
“It’s worked so far.” I said.
“That’s luck.” He said.
“It’s skill.” I shot back but he shook his head.
“You think you can fight your way out of everything?” He asked.
“I think I don’t freeze.” I said.
“That’s not the same thing.” He said.
“It’s enough.” I said.
The silence stretched and neither of us moved. The yard stayed quiet because everyone was listening now whether they admitted it or not.
“I don’t want to lose anyone else.” Drake said finally.
“That’s not on
