Chapter 16. A Slight Change in Feelings?

Owen’s POV

She stared at me dumbfounded like that was the most absurd thing she had ever heard. I didn’t blame her though. I also found it odd that I was here, offering her a ride.

"What are you waiting for? Hop on," I probed.

"Wait a minute, you are not planning on dumping me in a ditch somewhere right?" she asked skeptically. I clenched my jaw.

"If you don’t want my help, fine. Good luck walking your way home," I retorted angrily and started my bike.

"Wait!" she called out. I stopped.

"You can’t blame me for being skeptical. It’s weird enough that you are here but you, Owen offering me a ride is just… too weird," she continued.

"Look, I came back to pick something I had forgotten when I saw you. I thought you would need help since you exceptionally looked lost," I said. She wiped the sweat off her brows. She was so sweaty that her hair stuck to her forehead.

"You