Chapter 7. Fire in the Mountain

Ayana’s POV

His words hang in my head like a cloud, and my eyes dart into his, browsing for any tinge of sincerity in his words. But what sincerity for crying out loud? He is my student. He has no reason to meddle in my affairs, which he has done now! Actually, I want to smile at his words and just assume that he just wants to brighten the mood, but his eyes say otherwise. The kid is too serious for my liking.

“And why would you help me, Robby?” I ask, trying to break free from his grip, but I end up making the situation even worse because he pulls me closer, leaving some nothingness of a gap between our faces. “You are my student for fucks’ sake, Robby, and my problems are not yours. You have no reason whatsoever to meddle or bother, Robby!”

“Yes, I do, Ayana!” His words leave me battling shock and confusion. “I have the right, Ayana!”

More shock!

He does? As what? My student?

What is happening to this kid?

I raise an eyebrow, my eye