" What did he say?" I asked, my curiosity getting the better of me.
" He said we need to talk." She finally looked at me, and I saw the familiar flicker of hope and fear in her eyes. " But not there and not now." She added, her shoulders slumping a little.
" That's not a rejection, Kiara." I pointed out.
" Isn't it?" She argued. " He is giving himself an out. An excuse to go back to pushing me away. The Leon I know will wake up this morning, regret everything and come up with a million and one reasons why we can't be together." She predicted and I had to admit, it sounded plausible. Leon had built those walls for a reason.
" But he didn't push you away last night, did he?" I countered. " He could have pushed you away .He could have walked away from that kiss. Instead, he held your hand
