Chapter 7

Nina’s POV

“You want me to stay over?” Gene blinks, unsure of what he heard.

“It’s getting late, Gene,” I answer, with a sheepish smile.

Besides, I don’t want you to stay outside for the whole evening while your family locks the door. I thought.

He only nods as he mutters to me a thank you.

I think I must be crazy to ask him to stay. But after the events that happened earlier, I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t stop thinking that I will be moving away.

“Well, I have nothing against Gene staying here since I trust him. But as your mother, it’s my responsibility to say that he has to sleep on the floor,” my mom says after I told her about the plan.

She was busy washing the dishes when I told her about my plan. It’s been a while since Gene had any sleepover. The last time he did come over to sleep was… when we were eight.

“Sure thing, mom.”

“Also,” she quickly adds after she turns off the tap water. “Make sure to be extra careful unless y