Eva's pov
Golden sunlight spilled across the school yard like melted honey, warming everything it touched. The sky stretched endlessly above, a brilliant shade of blue without a single cloud to dull its brightness.
Eva was seated under the shade of an old oak tree with a book open on her knees. It was one of the rare moments of peace she managed to carve out at school.
"Hey," a voice spoke startling Eva.
She looked up from her book and met Soren's gaze.
Eva smiled warmly as Soren sat beside her.
"I didn't mean to scare you," he murmured.
Eva smiled waving a dismissive hand.
"So," Soren began, his voice a quiet murmur that barely rose above a whisper. "How are you doing?"
I'm fine and you? Eva signed.
"Great," he murmured. "And how's things at home? Is Celeste and your sis
