I wonder if she'd notice if I did some of it for her behind her back...
"Kieran!"
I looked up, furrowing my brow when I saw Pierce stomping towards me. He doesn't look angry, but he looks determined. Which means he's come here to tell me whatever it is he's been trying to say.
My stomach knotted.
"Pierce, what are you doing here?" I asked, pushing for casual.
"I asked if we could meet up before seeing Otti," he told me. "You weren't replying."
"Yeah, was busy, sorry," I lied. "You know I have to meet with Uncle Mal though."
At least that part wasn't a lie.
"Yeah, I think I should go with you," he said.
"Why?" I asked.
"He needs to know this and so do you," he stated. "I can't hold it in anymore, Kieran. I know Otti doesn't want me to tell her, but I need to tell you. You need to
