LUCAS
It felt good to be here —with them
Being right here with these two felt like home again, and I was really a fool for staying hung up over Zora's disappearance and ever wanting to disappear out of their lives.
There was so much satisfaction in watching them eat happily, bicker at almost nothing, and then make up again in about ten seconds.
“So kiddos, how's school been for you guys?” I asked, my hands supporting my chin as I stared at them.
Tyler scoffed, slurping his can of juice while Leah started to pick at her food. Something was wrong.
“What happened? Tell me. Did anything happen to you both at school?” I urged, worry creasing my eyebrows.
Leah's hands dropped to the table along with the long face she pulled, causing me to worry even more.
“Tyler was suspended becaus
