Hallie's POV
The sunlight is warm against my exposed skin, and I can physically feel the thin sheen of sweat covering my entire body. I hadn't thought about what the weather would be like when I texted Abby late last night and asked if we could have lunch on the lawn in front of the library.
After the almost kiss with River – I like to think that's what it was – I stood in the kitchen for at least ten minutes staring at the doorway. I was hoping that maybe River would come back and explain what happened and why he left so suddenly. But he didn't come back.
When I returned to my room, I immediately texted Abby because I needed to tell her what is going on with River. Every time I build up the courage to explain everything to her, something gets in the way, and I'm left bottling up all t
