Alice’s pov
When we got to the bar the place was really rowdy. Leah led us to her friends and as we made our way over to them, I caught sight of Brian sharing drink with an unknown lady.
He wasn’t doing the talking, but he was paying attention to what she was saying. So he does let others near him, just not me. I was holding hand with Jane and unknowingly clenched her hand too tight.
“Hey! I need that hand!”
I looked back at her, looking away from Brian for a millisecond before my eyes returned to him. It’s like they had a mind of their own.
“Sorry.” I whispered to Jane.
“What are you looking at?” Her eyes followed mine.
“Oh that’s Brian!” Jane recognized him in an instant, drawing Leah’s attention.
“He’s with someone. Girlfriend maybe.” Leah and Jane gave each other questioning l
