. A couple of days had passed since Eli had last seen Tory. He rested at his desk, pondering what she could be doing. What could have been so important not to show up for work? He shook his head as he reminded himself he did not care.
He recalled his conversation with Lucas back at the group home. His words stung but still, Eli did not believe them.
“You are the only one that does not see it,” Lucas spoke as they watched Tory leave the building.
“What are you talking about?"
“You like her,” Eli shook his head, dismissing his words.
Now as he continued to stare into an empty desk, he wondered if it was possible. A train could have hit him in the face; still, he would reject the idea.
To distract himself from h
