My face hid all form of surprise when I stared up at Dale, his expression plain, not having even the slightest hint of falsehood there.
Tyler, however, looked stunned. Something that was evident in his continuous blinking.
“I-I didn't—?” He stared at me as though to confirm if it was true.
But I was equally confused, offering no reply.
Still, I managed to straighten. "I'm not interested in you Tyler. So please don't waste you time. Or mine.
He blinked, looking even more surprised by my bluntness. “Oh-Oh, I'm sorry. I-I didn't realize you had someone."
Something in me didn't like the sound of me having someone.
Still, I didn't bother correcting him.
“But can I at least—?”
Dale's slight warning glare made Tyler stop mid sentence.
His grip around me tightened in a little, and I ign
