CARL'S POV
You know what? There is no need asking him any questions, why would I tell him anything that Velicia and I discussed about?
I nodded once, turning back to what I was doing as Cole grabbed ingredients.
We worked side by side in stiff silence for a few minutes.
Finally, I couldn't take the oppressive silence anymore. I had to ask about the one thing that kept bothering me.
I turned to face Cole fully and cleared my throat, breaking the silence.
"Why did you save me in the woods?" My words came out more hesitantly than I intended. It showed my curiosity and confusion over that unexpected act.
Since we were kids, we've always hated each other. I'm quiet and reserved, while he's loud, domineering, and enjoys provoking me to get a reaction. I never understood why he has such a
