Willow.
The day dragged on like a weight I couldn’t shake off. I avoided Damon the entire training session finding ways to slip between tasks and conversations without drawing too much attention. He didn’t call me out for it or even look in my direction which was unusual as he always had this way of watching without making it obvious.
Today, though I might as well have been invisible. And somehow that was worse than him staring and I’m sure it is much better at the same time. Gods he is definitely suspecting me now.
When it was time for lunch I skipped his table without hesitation. James was already halfway through his meal when I dropped my tray next to his and he gave me a look that was more curious than judging but didn’t ask questions. Maybe he sensed that I wasn’t in the mood. O
