I ignored the guys and ducked into the kitchen, looking around. I heard Axel's voice and I knew he was in the living room. I opened the fridge and snagged a few waters, grabbing some granola bars, too. I took a water bottle and a granola bar and approached the living room. Knowing that I was probably the last person Axel wanted to see, I quietly crept into the quiet room. I just wanted to make sure he was okay. I saw him sitting on the couch, telling Victoria that I just happened to be downstairs when the phone was ringing and that I didn't think twice before answering it. He was telling her that I didn't mean anything by picking it up, which was completely true. I handed him the snack and the drink and he nodded at me. I quickly made my way out of the living room, not intending to hear an
