Chapter 8. Crush

Sarah

The afternoon sun emits its last rays, but we barely catch any between the area’s skyscrapers. Brit’s arm is still looped over my own as we walk, balancing our work- and gym bags in the sea of people rushing to catch the next subway or train.

“So, tell me, how did it go?” Brit implores me ending our silent walk to the gym.

“I don’t know. I’m still processing.” I sigh heavily as I wipe my face with a hand. She has no idea where I'm from, what secrets I have to keep, has to hide to protect others.

“Ok, then tell me who he is," her voice jumps an octave at the end of that sentence as she inclines her head towards me. 

“Arrr. Why is he here?” I let out a growl in frustration.

“Maybe if you’d talk to me, I could help figure that out.” She stops in front of me, blocking my way on the pavement.

“Ok, ok. So, we grew up in the same town. I lived there till I was fourteen," I tell her the truth, keeping it as simple as poss