Chapter 12“Ry—” Jasper’s voice brings a swell of comfort as it weaves its way through the absence of a dream. “Ry, wake up—”
It’s still dark outside the cold window he wakes up resting against. At first Ryan is confused, then he sees Jasper beside him. His gaze travel down Jasper’s arm, to the jacket on the seat between them.
Jasper smiles and gives him a comforting squeeze. “You okay?”
Ryan nods and looks back out the window. “Where are we?”
“It’s a surprise.” Jasper reluctantly takes the jacket from the seat, pulling it on. He hugs himself and rubs his arms as he stands up. Ryan could only imagine how cold Jasper must have been this entire trip. Yet he’d prioritized holding Ryan’s hand discreetly over being comfortable himself.
Ryan follows Jasper out and onto the platform, walking
