I cross my arms as I stand in the front hall. I"m not used to John being this perceptive with me or so candid about it. It’s unnerving, but also something else, and that"s making my stomach plummet. The way John’s eyes darkened from hazel to green was amazing. I"ve never seen them do that before.
I could use some girl time. "Hey girls, can I show you something I bought in my room?"
"Oh!" Xiang jumps up and runs upstairs, while Kyra, Taylor, and Anayah take their time.
I shut my bedroom door and lean against it. Breathe.
Xiang is admiring a necklace on my jewelry tree. "I need to find pendants like this for my pieces."
"What’s up, Gen?" Kyra plops next to Taylor on my bed. "You seem anxious."
"I am." I pull my new dance outfit from the closet.
"Does it have to do with my brother?" a
