I squeezed her hand, then let go and followed Zac into the darkness.
"Wait up," I called out, my footsteps crunching on the fallen leaves.
He stopped and turned around, unable tohide his misery. "What do you want, Liam?"
"Just thought you could use some company," I said, falling into step beside him. "And some help carrying the wood."
We walked in silence for a few minutes.
"She's all over him," Zac finally said, his voice thick with emotion.
"Who? Jessica?" I asked, though I already knew the answer.
"Yeah," he said, kicking at a loose stone. "And he's just letting it happen. He's so... oblivious."
"Maybe he's not as oblivious as you think," I suggested gently.
Zac snorted. "Please. He's clueless. He has no idea."
"Or maybe he's just scared," I said. "Wait, is it me or you’re fi
