Gabe is the first one to greet me back, surprising me that he took the initiative. They usually all wait for Jake’s lead. But not this time. I can see him staring at his friend, but one after another, they all say hi to me, including Jake. And Katie. Knowing her, she’s probably took my yesterday’s outburst to her heart the most.
“Before you tell me to get the hell out of here, please hear me out. I know I don’t deserve to have your attention after how I stormed out yesterday … But I couldn’t hurt anyone else,” I begin, glancing around them with a tense feeling inside my stomach. The boys look like they’re going to listen, except Jake. Katie doesn’t even properly look at me.
“Sure thing. Get it off your chest,” Chris jumps in as no one says a word. I send him a small, grateful smile, but
