Chapter 16. I Have to Go Back

LENA

Jake returned in the morning. I heard him entering the apartment, but I pretended to be asleep. I listen to his footsteps approaching my room. My heart pounded.

How nervous.

Jake opened the door to my room.

"Lena, I know you're awake. I heard you crying since I came in," he commented.

I cursed. I didn't want to talk to Jake. Jake had acted like an idiot. I didn't feel prepared to have a conversation with him. I wanted Jake to leave me alone. I pretended to be asleep despite what he said. But Dean sat down next to me. I accidentally opened my eyes.

"I knew you were awake, Lena. You don't have to pretend with me. I know you."

"I don't want to talk to you, Jake. I want you to leave me alone."

"Is it because of last night?" he asked. Of course, it was because of last night! His question was unnecessary.

"What do you think, Jake? I shared my perspective on the