Nova and Cassidy got into the car, and the world outside seemed to fall into a heavy silence. The tension was thick enough to cut through as Nova reached out, gently placing a hand on Cassidy’s arm, trying to comfort her.
“Cassidy, are you okay?” he asked softly.
She didn’t look at him. Her body tensed, and she pushed his hand away with more force than he expected.
“Just leave me alone, Nova,” she muttered, her voice tight and angry. “Just drive.”
Nova let out a frustrated sigh, gripping the steering wheel but not starting the car.
“I’m not driving anywhere until you calm down. You can’t expect me to drive us home when you’re sitting there with your temper on full display like that,” he said, his voice firmer now.
Cassidy’s jaw clenched, her face tight with frustration. She stared o
