Ares was right. Even Jonathan knew. He recalled the first day of school that now seemed quite far away. When he lifted his hand and Jonathan had braced for a punch. When Mark had saved him without actually doing anything much.
"That's true... but it really doesn't hurt to try. If you really mean something to him, I'm sure he will listen, " Jonathan said. Well, listen to him, wise guy. But he knew it to be true when Mark let him speak his feelings even though it was through a lot of pauses and stuttering. Even though they were different people, Jonathan did believe Viktor would listen. As long as Ares tried.
"I have tried...," Ares said softly but didn't continue when Chuck joined them.
"Jonathan! Ares!" The boy greeted both of them in a cheerful tone. Jonathan was glad Chuck didn't seem
