[ZACH]
Anytime Nicki calls my attention lately, I always get a bad feeling about it.
“Yes?” I asked, my voice even, though I already had a sinking feeling in my gut.
She smirked slightly before finally saying, “Damon and I could really use your help with something.”
I raised an eyebrow. “What’s that?”
“Uh… can you just come see it first?”
I turned to Daphne, already feeling disappointed about the moment being ruined.
She gave me a small, understanding nod. “It’s okay. Just go ahead.”
With a reluctant sigh, I followed Nicki. To my surprise, she led me straight to Damon. I wasn’t expecting that.
“Hey,” Damon greeted, offering a handshake before pulling me into a brief bro hug.
“What’s up? Nicki mentioned you guys needed my help.”
He smiled slightly. “Yeah. Though, to be honest, I
