[Rue’s POV]
I wait a minute, watching as Bernard continues to stare Leo down and when it begins to become too much, I reach out and touch Bernard’s arm.
“Hey,” I smile as he finally turns his gaze to me. “Wanna go grab a coffee in the teacher’s lounge with me?”
For a moment, he doesn’t speak and it is like he actually forgot I was even here, but when he realizes his mess up he just smiles.
“Sure.”
“Alright then,” I say, though I feel a bit of unease. “Let’s get going.”
I don’t wait for a response before I start moving, making my way down the hall until we reach the teacher’s lounge.
Immediately, I stop and stare at it as I remember looking at this place as a student while trying to get a glimpse of Leo.
It’s nostalgic and painful and when Bernard’s hand touches my back gently, I re
