There was an awkward silence that drifted. It wouldn't have been much so if Maddie wasn't here. The boys always manage to turn a situation into a comedy. Though I don't think Maddie will appreciate it at the moment because she was too distraught to leave. Tears streaked her cheeks, the pathway glistening under the balcony light.
She's not the one I was worried about.
I have to get to Elio before he does something he'll regret later on.
"Right, this has been fun. If you'll excuse I'm gonna go over there and I don't know, maybe save a tree. Or make sure he didn't hack up a lung.
Maddie turned to me, her expression filled with confusion and sorrow. "Ayla."
I don't think Elio wants to see her right now.
I give a pat on her shoulder. "I'll take care of it. You'll be fine."
I rush to make
