MY PALMS GREW SWEATY.
Xeros, Nikolai and Liam were all sat at our usually lunch table. While Nikolai and Liam were engrossed in their own conversation about Harry Potter movies, Xeros was silently looking down at his lunch tray, a serious look etched on his face. Taking a deep breath, I walked over, stopping beside Xeros.
I cleared my throat lightly. "Xeros?"
His head snapped up at the sound of his name, and his eyes crinkled at their corners when he saw me looking at him.
"Hm?"
"I need to talk to you." I said quietly.
Liam and Nikolai were seated at the table as well and they stopped doing their homework when they saw me.
"Ana!" Liam cried happily and jumped up, throwing his arms around me. I flinched slightly but I composed myself and wrapped my arms back around Liam, huggin
